Simón José Muzziotti (born December 27, 1998) is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies.
| Simón Muzziotti | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: December 27, 1998 Cumaná, Venezuela | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 11, 2022, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Batting average | .143 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 0 |
| Teams | |
Career
editBoston Red Sox
editOn July 2, 2015, Muzziotti signed with the Boston Red Sox organization as an international free agent.[1] He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Red Sox in 2016, and posted a .317/.354/.383 slash line in 17 games. On July 1, 2016, Muzziotti was declared a free agent after it was discovered that the Red Sox had violated international signing rules.[2]
Philadelphia Phillies
editOn July 5, 2016, Muzziotti signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies organization.[3] He finished the year with the Dominican Summer League Phillies, slashing .231/.286/.273 with 12 RBI. In 2017, Muzziotti split the season between the Rookie-level GCL Phillies and the High-A Clearwater Threshers, accumulating a .270/.304/.383 slash line with 14 RBI in 35 games. In 2018, he split the year between the GCL Phillies and the Single-A Lakewood BlueClaws, posting a .250/.289/.313 batting line with 1 home run and 22 RBI. In 2019, Muzziotti returned to Clearwater and hit .287/.337/.372 with career-highs in home runs (3) and RBI (28).[4]
Muzziotti did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5][6] On November 20, 2020, the Phillies added Muzziotti to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[7] On March 26, 2021, Muzziotti was placed on the restricted list after experiencing visa issues.[8]
Muzziotti was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on April 8, 2022, after the team suffered multiple injuries in the outfield.[9] He made his MLB debut on April 11 as a defensive replacement,[10] then made his first start for the Phillies the following day. He went 1–for–7 in 9 games for the Phillies, spending the majority of his season with the Double–A Reading Fightin Phils. His season ended on August 26, after he was diagnosed with a partially torn right patellar tendon.[11]
Muzziotti was optioned to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs to begin the 2023 season.[12] He spent the entire season in Triple–A, playing in 124 games and batting .296/.358/.404 with 7 home runs, 61 RBI, and 26 stolen bases.
Muzziotti was designated for assignment by the Phillies on February 7, 2024.[13] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A on February 11. In 65 games split between Lehigh Valley and Jersey Shore, Muzziotti batted .225/.286/.362 with five home runs, 25 RBI, and five stolen bases. He was released by the Phillies organization on August 6.[14]
References
edit- ^ "Símon Muzziotti Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
- ^ Salisbury, Jim. "Simon Muzziotti's Winding Road Leads To Phillies' System". www.baseballamerica.com.
- ^ "Phils sign Venezuelan OF Muzziotti". MLB.com.
- ^ "Simon Muzziotti Minor Leagues Statistics & History".
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball Season Cancelled". MILB.com. June 30, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Adler, David (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "Phillies give Rule 5 Draft protection to six prospects". Mlb.com. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ Zolecki, Todd (March 26, 2021). "Kintzler, Joyce make Phillies' roster". MLB.com. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ McGarry, Mike (April 8, 2022). "Opening day entirely different experience for 2 young Phillies outfielders". The Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Gelb, Matt (April 11, 2022). "Phillies notes: Seranthony Domínguez's return, lessons at DH school, Símon Muzziotti's surprise call, and more". The Athletic. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Hyland, Bridget (August 26, 2022). "Phillies' Bryce Harper reinstated from injured list". NJ.com. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Seidman, Corey (March 12, 2023). "Phillies reassign Abel, McGarry and others to minor-league camp". NBC Sports Philadelphia. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Coffey, Alex (February 7, 2024). "Phillies claim pitcher Max Castillo; outfielder Simon Muzziotti designated for assignment". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "Philadelphia Phillies Reportedly Release Top Prospect In Surprise Move". si.com. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet