One of the key aspects for the Warhawk pitching staff this year has been in the closer’s role. Ben Versnik has appeared in 17 games so far this season with all but one being in as the Hawks closer. His 3.00 ERA leads the Hawk pitching staff. Versnik’s strike out to walk ratio is excellent with 30 strike outs and just seven walks.
The sophomore out of West Allis Hale High School recorded six saves during the regular season to lead the WIAC. The six saves ties the school record set in 2004 by Collin Kuecker.
Versnik, who was a starter his freshman season, was given the “closer” role back in the Hawks spring trip to Florida.
“We needed him to be a starter last year and he’ll return to a starter later in his career,” head coach John Vodenlich tells Voices Eye on Baseball.
Why Versnik as a closer?
“He has a closer’s mentality,” Vodenlich said.“He’s got the stuff that if he’s on he will dominate and that is great to have for the backend of a game.”
Versnik was quick to adapt to his new role.
“I get to go out there and give everything I have for one inning,” Versnik said. “It is a lot different than when I was a starter and had to control my energy through several innings.”
The sophomore has made the most out of the experiment that began back in March.
“I had no clue what was going to happen going into the season,” Versnik said. “Ever since Coach (Vodenlich) put me in this role I’ve just rolled with it and it has been fun.”
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