Lasher joins the Sycamores by way of Oakland City University where he has served as the program's head coach since April 2020. He will serve as the Sycamores' hitting coach while also working with the outfielders.
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Lasher posted a 207-124 overall record over his time at Oakland City with the program breaking the school record for wins in three consecutive seasons (31, 2022; 34, 2023; 45, 2024). The Mighty Oaks continued their success over his final two years with the program, winning the River States Conference regular season and tournament championships, while adding an at-large bid to the 2026 NAIA Baseball Tournament opening round.
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Prior to his time at Oakland City, Lasher coached at the University of Southern Indiana in the 2020 COVID-shortened season where he worked with the hitters, outfielders, and catchers. His collegiate coaching path also includes stops at Eastern Illinois (2018-19) and Olney Central College (2013-18)
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He also served as the manager of the Dubois County Bombers in the Ohio Valley League from 2015-18. In his four years in the collegiate summer ball ranks, Lasher posted a 122-63 overall record, winning two OVL Championships along with the 2018 Blue Grass World Series.
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Lasher is a former starter at both Olney Central College and the University of Evansville during his collegiate playing days. In his two seasons at OCC, Lasher compiled 66 walks, ranking third on the school's all-time list. During his two years at UE, he made 41 starts in 45 appearances, collecting 20 RBI, six multi-hit games, with a .315 on-base percentage.
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In all of his coaching stops Lasher has coached several MLB draft picks over his tenure, along with multiple other players who have signed professional contracts.
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Lasher earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Evansville in 2013.
