Anthony Solometo
| Anthony Solometo | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 2, 2002 Voorhees, 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]
References[]
- ^ "Prep Southpaw Anthony Solometo continues ascent up 2021 MLB Draft boards". Prospects Live.
- ^ Zimmaro, Mark. "He might have a future in baseball but he's focused on now | Catholic Star Herald".
- ^ Friedman, Josh. "Anthony Solometo dominant for Bishop Eustace, grandfather at Coaches vs. Cancer Classic". Courier-Post.
- ^ "Baseball - SuburbanFamilyMag.com". www.suburbanfamilymag.com.
- ^ NJ.com, Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for (January 27, 2020). "Baseball: One of state's top left-handed pitchers has changed uniforms". nj.
- ^ Media, Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance (May 19, 2021). "Petrutz's clutch homer makes a winner out of Solometo, No. 1 Bishop Eustace". nj.
- ^ Narducci, Marc. "Bishop Eustace LHP Anthony Solometo selected on the first pick of the second round by the Pittsburgh Pirates". www.inquirer.com.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Pirates Sign Anthony Solometo". MLB Trade Rumors.
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