Anthony Epifanio Solometo (born December 2, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
| Anthony Solometo | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 41 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 2, 2002 Voorhees Township, New Jersey | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
Amateur career
editSolometo 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
editSolometo 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] Over 24 starts between the two teams, Solometo went 4-7 with a 3.26 ERA and 118 strikeouts over 110+1⁄3 innings.[14]
References
edit- ^ "Prep Southpaw Anthony Solometo continues ascent up 2021 MLB Draft boards". Prospects Live. 2 November 2020.
- ^ Zimmaro, Mark (15 April 2021). "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.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ 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) - ^ Narducci, Marc (12 July 2021). "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.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Pirates Sign Anthony Solometo". MLB Trade Rumors. 20 July 2021.
- ^ "Pirates' 2021 2nd round pick to make first professional start". 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Anthony Solometo Stats, Fantasy & News".
- ^ "Where the Pirates' Top 30 Prospects are starting season". MLB.com.
- ^ "Pirates pitching prospect Anthony Solometo is rising fast, and MLB might not be far away".
- ^ "Lefty Anthony Solometo makes Top 100 debut as MLB Pipeline ranks 5 Pirates prospects". 27 January 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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