Anthony Solometo

Anthony Solometo
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitcher
Born: (2002-12-02) December 2, 2002 (age 21)
Voorhees Township, New Jersey
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

Anthony Epifanio Solometo (born December 2, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Amateur career

Solometo began his high school career at Gloucester Catholic High School in Gloucester City, New Jersey.[1] He committed to play college baseball at the University of North Carolina prior to his freshman year.[2][3] As a sophomore in 2019, he went 5–2 with a 1.59 ERA and 64 strikeouts over 44 innings.[4] Prior to his junior season in 2020, he transferred to Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, where he graduated in 2021.[5] As a senior in 2021, he did not give up his first run or first hit until 17+1⁄3 innings into the season.[6] He finished the season with a 0.22 ERA and 65 strikeouts over 32+1⁄3 innings.[7]

Professional career

Solometo was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round with the 37th overall selection of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[8] Solometo signed with the Pirates for a $2.8 million signing bonus.[9]

After starting the 2022 season in extended spring training, Solometo was assigned to the Bradenton Marauders of the Single-A Florida State League in late May to make his professional debut.[10] Over 13 games (eight starts), he went 5-1 with a 2.64 ERA and 51 strikeouts over 47+2⁄3 innings.[11] To open the 2023 season, Solometo was assigned to the Greensboro Grasshoppers of the High-A South Atlantic League.[12] In mid-June, he was promoted to the Altoona Curve of the Double-A Eastern League.[13]

References

  1. ^ "Prep Southpaw Anthony Solometo continues ascent up 2021 MLB Draft boards". Prospects Live.
  2. ^ Zimmaro, Mark (15 April 2021). "He might have a future in baseball but he's focused on now | Catholic Star Herald".
  3. ^ Friedman, Josh. "Anthony Solometo dominant for Bishop Eustace, grandfather at Coaches vs. Cancer Classic". Courier-Post.
  4. ^ "Baseball - SuburbanFamilyMag.com". www.suburbanfamilymag.com.
  5. ^ NJ.com, Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for (January 27, 2020). "Baseball: One of state's top left-handed pitchers has changed uniforms". nj.{cite web}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Media, Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance (May 19, 2021). "Petrutz's clutch homer makes a winner out of Solometo, No. 1 Bishop Eustace". nj.{cite web}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Narducci, Marc. "Bishop Eustace LHP Anthony Solometo selected on the first pick of the second round by the Pittsburgh Pirates". www.inquirer.com.
  8. ^ NJ.com, Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for (July 12, 2021). "Pirates select Solometo with first pick of second round in the 2021 MLB Draft". nj.{cite web}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Pirates Sign Anthony Solometo". MLB Trade Rumors.
  10. ^ "Pirates' 2021 2nd round pick to make first professional start". 27 May 2022.
  11. ^ "Anthony Solometo Stats, Fantasy & News".
  12. ^ https://www.mlb.com/news/where-pirates-top-prospects-are-starting-2023-season
  13. ^ https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2023/06/21/pirates-prospects-anthony-solometo-henry-davis-double-a-altoona/stories/202306210041

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