Sammy Stafura

Samuel Stafura (born November 15, 2004) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Cincinnati Reds organization.

Sammy Stafura
Cincinnati Reds
Shortstop
Born: (2004-11-15) November 15, 2004
Cortlandt, New York
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Amateur career

Stafura grew up in Cortlandt Manor, New York and attended Walter Panas High School.[1] He was named the New York Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year as a senior.[2] Stafura is committed to play college baseball at Clemson.[3]

Professional career

Stafura was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 43rd overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[4] He signed with the team on July 17, 2023, and received an over-slot signing bonus of $2.497 million.[5]

References
  1. Manahan, Kevin (June 2, 2023). "Will Yankees draft another SS in 1st round? ESPN mock floats a new name". NJ.com. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  2. "Baseball: Panas' Sam Stafura named 2022-23 Gatorade New York Player of the Year". The Journal News. June 2, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  3. "Clemson's Grice taken in MLB Draft, along with a pair of Tiger recruits". Post and Courier. July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  4. "Reds' Sammy Stafura: Goes 43rd overall". CBS Sports. RotoWire. July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  5. Terrell, Wick (July 17, 2023). "Cincinnati Reds sign 2nd round pick Sammy Stafura to over-slot deal". RedReporter.com. SB Nation. Retrieved July 18, 2023.


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