Mason Melotakis

Mason Melotakis
Colorado Rockies
Pitcher
Born: (1991-06-28) June 28, 1991
Grapevine, Texas
Bats: Right Throws: Left

Mason Emmanual Melotakis (born June 28, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Colorado Rockies organization.

Melotakis attended Grapevine High School in Grapevine, Texas, and the Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The Minnesota Twins selected him in the second round of the 2012 MLB Draft. In 2014, he underwent Tommy John surgery.[1] He pitched for the Cedar Rapids Kernals of the Class A Midwest League as a starting pitcher.[2] After the 2015 season, the Twins added him to their 40-man roster.[3] In 2017, he became a relief pitcher with the Chattanooga Lookouts of the Class AA Southern League.[2]

The Twins designated him for assignment in June 2017.[4][5] He cleared waivers and remained with the Twins organization.[6] The Twins released him in May 2018.[7]

On May 16, 2018, Melotakis signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Twins: Tommy John surgery for prospect Mason Melotakis". Twin Cities. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  2. 1 2 http://www.chattanoogan.com/2017/5/1/347177/Mason-Melotakis-Named-Twins-Minor.aspx
  3. ↑ "Twins add 7 to roster, but lose Pinto, Achter to waivers". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  4. ↑ http://www.startribune.com/two-more-class-aaa-rochester-pitchers-called-up-by-twins/430275123/
  5. ↑ http://www.1500espn.com/twins-2/2017/06/wetmore-mason-melotakis-surprising-victim-latest-twins-roster-shuffle/
  6. ↑ http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/dfwvarsity/article161815193.html
  7. ↑ https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/5/11/17346180/minnesota-twins-mlb-release-minor-league-lhp-mason-melotakis-reliever
  8. ↑
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