Steve Selsky

Steven Garth Selsky (born July 20, 1989) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox.

Steve Selsky
Selsky with the Boston Red Sox
Outfielder
Born: (1989-07-20) July 20, 1989
Manhattan Beach, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 20, 2016, for the Cincinnati Reds
Last MLB appearance
April 23, 2017, for the Boston Red Sox
Career statistics
Batting average.283
Home runs2
Runs batted in7
Teams

Career

Amateur

Selsky played college baseball at the University of Arizona. He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 34th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft but did not sign and returned to Arizona. In 2009, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox and the Orleans Firebirds,[1][2] and returned to the league in 2010 and 2011 to play again for the Firebirds.[3][4]

Cincinnati Reds

He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 33rd round of the 2011 MLB Draft, and was called up to the major leagues for the first time on May 20, 2016.[5] On January 19, 2017, Selsky was designated for assignment by the Reds.[6]

Boston Red Sox

Selsky was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox on January 25, 2017.[7] He went 1–for–9 (.111) with a double in limited action across 8 games for Boston. On August 23, Selsky was designated for assignment by the Red Sox following the acquisition of Rajai Davis.[8] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Pawtucket Red Sox on August 29.[9] In 79 games for Pawtucket, Selsky hit .216/.270/.360 with 11 home runs and 39 RBI. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[10]

Selsky re-signed with the Red Sox on February 7, 2018, on a minor league contract.[11] He was released by the organization on March 31.[12]

Second stint with Cincinnati Reds

On April 9, 2018, Selsky signed a minor-league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.[13] He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.

Personal

Selsky's father, Steve Sr., played baseball for several Chicago White Sox minor league affiliates. His mother, Lou Ann, was part of the national volleyball team in 1980 and went to the world games. His oldest sister, Stesha, was a volleyball player at the University of Michigan. His twin sister, Samantha, was a two-time All-American at the University of Dayton. His wife, Brittany, was also a soccer player at his alma mater, the University of Arizona.[14]

References
  1. "Steve Selsky (2009)". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  2. "Steve Selsky (2009 Y-D)". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  3. "Steve Selsky (2010)". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  4. "Steve Selsky (2011)". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  5. Mark Schmetzer - Contributing Writer. "Selsky the latest Bat to join the Reds". Retrieved May 21, 2016.
  6. "Reds' Steve Selsky: DFA'd by Reds". CBSSports.com. January 19, 2017.
  7. Galanis, Sam (January 25, 2017). "Red Sox Claim Steve Selsky Off Waivers From Reds To Put Roster At 40". NESN.com.
  8. "Red Sox's Steve Selsky: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  9. "Red Sox's Steve Selsky: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  10. "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  11. Todd, Jeff (February 7, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 2/7/18". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  12. Byrne, Connor (April 1, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 4/1/18". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
  13. Todd, Jeff (April 10, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 4/10/18". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  14. C. Trent Rosecrans (June 9, 2016). "Notes: Selsky comes from athletic family". www.cincinnati.com. www.cincinnati.com. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
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