College commitment to Wright State an ‘amazing feeling’ for Lashutka

Grant Lashutka RHP / SS / St. Edward, OH / 2026

FAIRVIEW PARK - The first ended up being the right one for Grant Lashutka.

The St. Edward junior has decided on Wright State as a future home after considering numerous other schools during a recruiting process that began on the initial day that college coaches could contact players in the 2026 class.

“They contacted me on Aug. 1,” Lashutka related. “Actually, they were the first call I got. I ended up going to one of their camps and threw a bullpen in front of their coaches and they really liked me.”

The 17-year-old found a lot about the Horizon League university that made an impression.

“They showed me the campus and the field,” Lashutka reflected. “They did a presentation about what they’re about. It’s a good program that wins a lot.”

An offer was given a month ago and Lashutka accepted a few weeks later.

“I love the coaches and the culture there, and they love me,” Lashutka explained. “I thought, why wait around when they have something you really like.”

The staff at Wright State sees a great future for the 6-3 201-pounder.

“They like how I fill up the strike zone,” Lashutka noted. “They like my curve and my change, and how I’m a projectable guy.”

His ability as a two-way player will be determined at a later time.

“For now I’m just going there for pitching,” the 23rd-ranked junior in Ohio pointed out. “They said they will look at my hitting and fielding when I get on campus and then we’ll see.”

But it is on the mound where schools like Southern Florida, Dayton and Akron were enamored with the abilities of the St. Edward junior, who made an impression at the Prep Baseball Future Games in late July.

“They got the best look they can get at you while facing top talent, which is what you’ll be facing in college,” Lashutka explained. “To see how you perform with all those coaches watching, they’re able to get the best look at you they can get.”

That type of atmosphere is something Lashutka is ready to take on at the next level.

“I’ll be a guy who will go out there and not be scared who I’m facing,” Lashutka said. “I’ll always attack the guy. I want to face the best and want to beat the best.”

Lashutka pointed to his brother, Luke, as a huge influence on getting where he is now.

“He’s helped me so much,” Lashutka said of his older sibling, a 2024 draft pick of the Marlins now pitching in Single-A ball with the Jupiter Hammerheads. “I work with him in the offseason and he really pushes me. I don’t want to be just like him, I want to be better than him.”

Another influence also came from home.

“My dad has been big with this, getting me into baseball,” Lashutka said. “He was my coach when I was younger. He’s always talking to me about what I’m doing right and what I’m doing wrong.”

Release coaches Matt Rosinski and Jaret Edwards are also credited by Lashutka with playing a big role in his development.

“I’m getting stronger, working out four to five times a week and practicing when we don’t have games,” Lashutka explained. “I’m working on being more athletic and throwing strikes. I still need to gain weight, I’m not strong enough, but I’m getting better.”

The idea of playing college ball began in his youth.

“Since I was a little kid I’ve wanted to play college baseball and then go pro,” Lashutka related. “Now that I see I can do that, it’s amazing.” 

That is also the word used when describing the feeling when a commitment was made to Wright State.

“Knowing I’m going there and that I’m committed is an amazing feeling,” Lashutka said. “It was great celebrating with my parents.”

Business or engineering will be the major for the 3.9 student, who looks forward to his days ahead at the university located three hours from home.

“All the guys there seem amazing,” Lashutka concluded. “The atmosphere playing there is going to be great. It will be workout, class, practice, workout and then do it all over again. I’m just excited to get on campus and play some of the best competition that’s out there.”