Joe LaSorsa

Joseph Peter LaSorsa (born April 29, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays organization.

Joe LaSorsa
Tampa Bay Rays
Pitcher
Born: (1998-04-29) April 29, 1998
Mount Kisco, New York
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

LaSorsa attended Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle, New York, and played for the school's baseball team.[1] In his senior year, he led Iona Prep's baseball team to the Catholic High School Athletic Association championship.[1] He enrolled at St. John's University and played college baseball for the St. John's Red Storm.[2]

The Tampa Bay Rays selected LaSorsa in the 19th round of the 2019 MLB draft.[2] He made his professional debut that year with the Hudson Valley Renegades.[3] He did not pitch professionally in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

LaSorsa played for the Italian national baseball team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.[5]

References
  1. "Baseball all-stars: LaSorsa guides Iona Prep to title". Lohud.com. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  2. "Lewisboro's Joe LaSorsa Drafted by Tampa Bay Rays | Katonah/Lewisboro, NY News TAPinto". Tapinto.net. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  3. Pietrafesa, Dan (July 3, 2019). "Iona Prep Graduate LaSorsa Thrilled to Be Pitching Close to Home | Catholic New York". Cny.org. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  4. "No minor league season leaves players in limbo". The-leader.com. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  5. https://www.mlb.com/news/team-italy-joe-lasorsa-celebrates-after-strikeouts


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