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Uli Fernsler

LHP
NOVI HS
NOVI, MICHIGAN
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-4
Press Release

Peak Performance

.328

ERA

89

Strikeouts

42.2

Innings Pitched
“It’s not every day you come across a player like Uli Fernsler. I’ve had the privilege of coaching him for the past four years, and I can say without hesitation that he is the most impressive student-athlete I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with in my 29 years of coaching. As our ace and a rare four-year varsity starter, Uli has been a cornerstone of our program, leading with both his talent and his character.”
Rick Green
Head Coach - Novi
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Athletic Excellence

At the time of his selection, the 6-foot-4, 215-pound senior left-handed pitcher had led the Wildcats (23-12) to the Division 1, District 15 postseason tournament this season. Fernsler compiled a 4-1 record on the mound with a 0.328 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 42.2 innings. He walked only five hitters in that span and opposing teams batted just .099 against him. Ranked as the nation’s No. 39 prospect in his class by Prep Baseball, he was named the Perfect Game 16U WWBA National Championship’s Elite Pitcher last summer.

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Academic Achievement

Fernsler has maintained a 4.06 weighted GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play baseball at Texas Christian University this fall, but is projected as an early round selection in July’s Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft.

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Exemplary Character

Fernsler has volunteered locally as a youth baseball camp instructor and on behalf of the Salvation Army. Also a participant in his school’s Student-Athlete Leadership, Performance and Impact initiative, he works at the D-Bat Baseball & Softball Academy.