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+13 innings into the season.[6] He finished the season with a 0.22 ERA and 65 strikeouts over 32+13 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+23 innings.[11] To open the 2023 season, Solometo was assigned to the Greensboro Grasshoppers of the High-A South Atlantic League.[12]

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