Charlee Soto
| Charlee Soto | |
|---|---|
.png) Soto in 2022 | |
| Minnesota Twins | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 31, 2005 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right |
Charles Xavier Soto (born August 31, 2005) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins organization.
Amateur career
[edit]Soto was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was raised in Kissimmee, Florida.[1] He attended Reborn Christian Academy.[2] Soto committed to play college baseball at the University of Central Florida.[3]
Professional career
[edit]The Minnesota Twins selected Soto in the 1st round, with the 34th overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[4] On July 21, 2023, Soto signed with the Twins for the full-slot value of $2,481,400.[5] Soto pitched in the MLB Spring Breakout against the Tampa Bay Rays on March 16, 2024.
References
[edit]- ^ Lockard, Melissa (May 10, 2023). "MLB Draft prospect Charlee Soto, armed with high-90s heat, is ready for the next step". The Athletic. Archived from the original on July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ "A likely MLB 1st-round pick, Charlee Soto blazes own trail". Orlando Sentinel. July 7, 2023. Archived from the original on July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ Borek, Jesse (July 9, 2023). "Baseball is life: Twins' No. 34 pick eager to give back". MLB.com. Archived from the original on July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ "Twins' Charlee Soto: Drafted by Twins". CBS Sports. RotoWire. July 9, 2023. Archived from the original on July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ "Here's the latest on top Draft pick signings and bonuses". MLB.com. July 22, 2023. Archived from the original on July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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