Anthony Solometo

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

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

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)
  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)
  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)
  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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