The left hander from North Andover, Massachusetts finished the 2011 season with a 3.13 Earned Run Average (ERA). He appeared in 13 games for the Falcons registering a 3-3 record while striking out 67 in 63 1/3 innings. He was named to the 2011 Sunrise Conference All-Conference team as a starting pitcher along with being named a starting pitcher on the 2011 NAIA East Coast All-Unaffiliated team.
“I’m extremely excited to have our first player drafted.” said Fisher College Head Baseball Coach Scott Dulin. “We are all happy for Mike and the opportunity he will have and it’s also good for our program. We have had a lot of players to come through here with the talent and the ability to play at the next level. We are glad that one of them can now prove it. “
Hashem’s best game came on April 21 at Gordon College. He earned the win after pitching 7 innings allowing three unearned runs on four hits while striking out 12.
He attracted scouts to every one of his seven starts this past season. Hashem will have a decision to make as he is scheduled to pitch for the Seacoast Mavericks of the newly formed Futures Collegiate League.
Hashem is the first student-athlete from Fisher to be drafted. When he signs with the Braves, he will become the second Fisher Baseball Falcon to sign a professional contract. Anthony Perry (Andover, MA), class of 2008, was the first when he signed a contract with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the independent Atlantic League.
“It’s real humbling to be the first person drafted out of Fisher College.” said Hashem, when reached by phone. “I want to thank my teammates and the entire coaching staff. They were very supportive all season long. This just makes ending my college career at Fisher that much more special.”
The proud son of Jack and Denise Hashem, Michael will find out in the upcoming days where he will be reporting to/assigned within the Braves’ farm system.
