Matt Carasiti

Matt Carasiti
Tokyo Yakult Swallows – No. 37
Pitcher
Born: (1991-07-23) July 23, 1991
New Britain, Connecticut
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Professional debut
August 12, 2016, for the Colorado Rockies
NPB: March 30, 2018, for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record 1–0
Earned run average 9.19
Strikeouts 17
WHIP 2.30
NPB statistics
(through August 23, 2018)
Win–loss record 6-1
Earned run average 4.15
Strikeouts 46
Saves 3
Teams

Matthew Joseph Carasiti (born July 23, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies.

Early life

Born in New Britain, Connecticut and raised in East Berlin, Connecticut, Carasiti graduated from Berlin High School, where he was a standout baseball pitcher. Carasiti was originally drafted out of high school by the Texas Rangers in the 36th round (1084 overall) of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft. Carasiti declined the offer and accepted a baseball scholarship to St. John's University in Queens, New York. Carasiti helped St. John's win its record seventh 2012 Big East Conference Baseball Tournament with a 7-3 championship game victory against USF at Bright House Field on Sunday, May 27, 2012.[1] Carasiti was named the Tournament Most Outstanding Player, earning the win in two of his team's four games.[2]

Professional career

Colorado Rockies

On June 5, 2012, Carasiti was drafted by the Colorado Rockies as the 194th pick in the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.[3]

Carasiti was called up by the Rockies on August 12, 2016,[4] making his MLB debut the same day pitching 2 innings in relief in the Rockies 10–6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.[5] On December 15, 2016, Carasiti signed a minor league contract with the Rockies that included an invitation to 2017 spring training.[6] On June 26, 2017, Carasiti was traded to the Chicago Cubs for Zac Rosscup. He had his contract purchased on November 6, 2017, but was released on December 1 to pursue playing in Japan.[7]

Tokyo Yakult Swallows

On December 5, 2017, Carasiti signed with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[8]

References

  1. ↑ Mayer, Bob (May 27, 2012). "Carasiti Pitches St. John's To Big East Championship".
  2. ↑ "St. John's Wins 2012 Big East with 7-3 win over USF". BigEast.org. May 27, 2012. Retrieved November 27, 2012.
  3. ↑ McLaughlin, Chris (June 7, 2012). "Carasiti goes to Rockies in 6th round". The New Britain Herald.
  4. ↑ "Colorado Rockies: Transactions". mlb.rockies.com. MLB Advanced Media. August 12, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Aug 12, 2016, Rockies at Phillies Box Score and Play by Play". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. August 12, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  6. ↑ Todd, Jeff (December 15, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/15/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  7. ↑ Todd, Jeff (December 1, 2017). "Cubs Release Matt Carasiti To Sign With Japan's Yakult Swallows". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
  8. ↑ "新外国人選手獲得のお知らせ". 東京ヤクルトスワローズ公式サイト Tokyo Yakult Swallows (in Japanese). December 1, 2017. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
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