Steve Sulcoski went to Texas with the dream of playing professional baseball in mind. After a successful Texas Winter League season, the former MU catcher signed a professional contract with the Rio Grande Valley White Wings of the United League in Texas.
 
"Playing professionally has always been a dream of mine and after not getting drafted, I knew I still wanted to play," Sulcoski said. "I was definitely going to give it my best shot. Luckily the winter league was a great opportunity where I was able to showcase what I can do and it worked out."
 
Sulcoski played his first three seasons at Shippensburg University before transferring to Misericordia for the 2013 season where he was a Second Team All-Freedom Conference selection at designated hitter. He tied Kenny Durling for the team lead with 54 RBI.
 
The former MU catcher said there are similarities between playing professional baseball and playing collegiately, but there will definitely be some major differences.
 
"It's not too much different. After a week playing with a team you start to gel," Sulcoski said. "But, it's definitely going to be a big adjustment, because you're going to see a lot of great arms and it's also wood bat too, so you really have to be on your game."
 
The roughly 90-game schedule begins in May and runs through August.
 
"I can't thank the coaching staff and all of my former teammates enough for everything. I wouldn't be here without them.," Sulcoski said. "The plan is to see where it goes, give it my best and play as long as I can. Hopefully I move up and can continue to chase the dream."