Sammy Stafura
| Sammy Stafura | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).png) Stafura in 2022 | |
| Cincinnati Reds | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: November 15, 2004 Cortlandt, New York | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Samuel Stafura (born November 15, 2004) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Cincinnati Reds organization.
Amateur career
[edit]Stafura grew up in Cortlandt Manor, New York and attended Walter Panas High School.[1] He was named the New York Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year as a senior.[2] Stafura committed to play college baseball at Clemson.[3]
Professional career
[edit]Stafura was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 43rd overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[4] He signed with the team on July 17, 2023, and received an over-slot signing bonus of $2.497 million.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Manahan, Kevin (June 2, 2023). "Will Yankees draft another SS in 1st round? ESPN mock floats a new name". NJ.com. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ "Baseball: Panas' Sam Stafura named 2022-23 Gatorade New York Player of the Year". The Journal News. June 2, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ "Clemson's Grice taken in MLB Draft, along with a pair of Tiger recruits". Post and Courier. July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ "Reds' Sammy Stafura: Goes 43rd overall". CBS Sports. RotoWire. July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ Terrell, Wick (July 17, 2023). "Cincinnati Reds sign 2nd round pick Sammy Stafura to over-slot deal". RedReporter.com. SB Nation. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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