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Gatorade 2020 - 2021: Player of the Year

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Josh Laisure

Right-handed pitcher/infielder
OLENTANGY ORANGE HS
LEWIS CENTER , OHIO
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

1.07

ERA (Season)

89

Stikeouts (Season)

.430

Batting Average (Season)

24

RBIs (Season)
“Josh Laisure has a mature, professional approach to academics and athletics. He has a quiet confidence that stems from the behind-the-scenes preparation that he consistently puts in. He has an uncanny ability to impact those around him and classmates and teammates follow his lead because of his consistent approach.”
Tom Marker
Head Coach - Olentangy Orange High head coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11, 183-pound senior right-handed pitcher and infielder compiled a 10-0 record on the mound with a 1.07 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 60.2 innings, leading the Pioneers to a 26-4 record and a berth in the Division I regional final. A 2021 First Team All-State selection, Laisure also posted a .430 batting average with 27 runs scored, 24 RBI, 16 stolen bases and an OPS of 1.020.

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Academic Achievement

Laisure has maintained a 3.94 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball on scholarship at Wright State University this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Laisure has volunteered locally on behalf of a variety of school fundraisers while also donating his time as a youth baseball and football coach.