| Anthony Solometo | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 2, 2002 Voorhees Township, New Jersey, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference |
Anthony Epifanio Solometo (born December 2, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
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]
Solometo played the 2024 season with the rookie-level Florida Complex League Pirates, Bradenton, and Altoona. He pitched in 23 games (20 starts) between the three teams and had a 1-8 record and 5.37 ERA. Solometo made three starts with Altoona to open the 2025 season before being placed on the injured list in May with a left shoulder injury.[15] He made one rehab start with Bradenton, but did not return to play after.[16] Solometo returned to Altoona to begin 2026 and made two starts.[17] In May, he was placed on the full-season injured list and underwent surgery on his labrum in his left shoulder, forcing him to miss the remainder of the 2026 season.[18]
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.
- ^ https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/pittsburgh-pirates-anthony-solometo-heads-injured-list
- ^ https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/pirates-anthony-solometo-still-slowed-by-shoulder-injury/
- ^ "Pirates lefty Anthony Solometo ready for Curve comeback tour". triblive.com. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ^ "Pirates Prospect Suffers Career Blow: How It Changes His MLB Path". Pittsburgh Pirates On SI. April 30, 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)
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