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In 2018, Fanti made 6 starts for the High-A [[Clearwater Threshers]], posting a 3-3 record and 7.22 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 28.2 innings pitched. Fanti signed with the [[Sydney Blue Sox]] of the [[Australian Baseball League]] for the 2018/19 season. |
In 2018, Fanti made 6 starts for the High-A [[Clearwater Threshers]], posting a 3-3 record and 7.22 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 28.2 innings pitched. Fanti signed with the [[Sydney Blue Sox]] of the [[Australian Baseball League]] for the 2018/19 season. |
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Fanti missed the entire 2019 season while dealing with a shoulder injury. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=2023-01-14|website=mlb.com|language=en}}</ref> On May 1, 2021, Fanti underwent [[Tommy John surgery]] and missed the entire 2021 season.<ref>https://www.philliesbaseballfan.com/post/6-22-22-today-at-the-complex</ref> |
Fanti missed the entire 2019 season while dealing with a shoulder injury. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=2023-01-14|website=mlb.com|language=en}}</ref> On May 1, 2021, Fanti underwent [[Tommy John surgery]] and missed the entire 2021 season.<ref>https://www.philliesbaseballfan.com/post/6-22-22-today-at-the-complex</ref> On November 7, 2021, Fanti elected free agency.<ref>https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2021-22-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/?amphtml</ref> |
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On May 24, 2022, Fanti re-signed with the Phillies on a minor league contract and was assigned to the [[Florida Complex League Phillies]]. However, he did not make an appearance for the organization and was released on August 1.<ref>https://www.milb.com/player/nick-fanti-665053</ref> |
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On November 7, 2021, Fanti elected free agency.<ref>https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2021-22-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/?amphtml</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
Revision as of 23:46, 26 February 2023
Nick Fanti | |
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Philadelphia Phillies | |
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Born: Smithtown, New York | December 30, 1996|
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
Nicholas Fanti (born December 30, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.
Career
Fanti attended Hauppauge High School in Hauppauge, New York. As a senior, he pitched consecutive no-hitters for the school's baseball team.[1] In his senior year, he won the Carl Yastrzemski Award, given to the best high school baseball player in Suffolk County.[2] He committed to attend Marist College.[1]
The Philadelphia Phillies selected Fanti in the 31st round of the 2015 MLB draft.[3] He signed with the Phillies,[4] and made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Phillies of the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League after he signed, posting a 2.55 ERA in 1.72 innings.[5] He also pitched for the Gulf Coast Phillies in 2016, going 7-0 with a 1.57 ERA in 11 games.[6] Fanti pitched for the Italian national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[7]
Pitching for the Lakewood BlueClaws of the Class A South Atlantic League in 2017, Fanti pitched the first 8+2⁄3 innings of a no-hitter on May 6.[8] He threw a no-hitter on July 17, allowing just one base runner[9] against the Charleston RiverDogs, becoming the first Blueclaws pitcher to throw a complete-game, no-hitter since 2002.[10] In 21 total games for Lakewood, he posted a 9-2 record and 2.54 ERA.[11]
In 2018, Fanti made 6 starts for the High-A Clearwater Threshers, posting a 3-3 record and 7.22 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 28.2 innings pitched. Fanti signed with the Sydney Blue Sox of the Australian Baseball League for the 2018/19 season.
Fanti missed the entire 2019 season while dealing with a shoulder injury. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[12] On May 1, 2021, Fanti underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the entire 2021 season.[13] On November 7, 2021, Fanti elected free agency.[14]
On May 24, 2022, Fanti re-signed with the Phillies on a minor league contract and was assigned to the Florida Complex League Phillies. However, he did not make an appearance for the organization and was released on August 1.[15]
Personal life
Fanti has four older sisters.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Hauppauge's Nick Fanti pitching Tuesday for a chance at a third consecutive no-hitter". USA Today. April 20, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ a b "Hauppauge's Nick Fanti wins Yastrzemski Award". Newsday. June 10, 2015. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- ^ "SOUTHPAW BEST IN SUFFOLK, DRAFTED BY MLB". Patch.com. June 18, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ "LI's Fanti agrees to terms with Phillies". Newsday. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ "LI's Fanti has strong pro debut with GCL Phillies". Newsday. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ "Nick Fanti, Phillies force Game 3 in Gulf Coast League Finals". MiLB.com. September 6, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ "2017 World Baseball Classic Rosters: Every MLB player and minor-leaguer in the WBC". CBS Sports. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ "Fanti starts, Bettencourt closes 'Claws' no-no". MiLB.com. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- ^ "Fanti goes distance in latest Lakewood no-no". MiLB.com. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- ^ Writer, MICHAEL McGARRY Staff. "Phillies' Lakewood prospects experience up and downs of minor leagues". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- ^ "Nick Fanti Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ https://www.philliesbaseballfan.com/post/6-22-22-today-at-the-complex
- ^ https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2021-22-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/?amphtml
- ^ https://www.milb.com/player/nick-fanti-665053
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1996 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Smithtown, New York
- Baseball players from New York (state)
- Baseball pitchers
- Florida Complex League Phillies players
- 2017 World Baseball Classic players
- Lakewood BlueClaws players
- Sydney Blue Sox players
- American people of Italian descent
- American expatriate baseball players in Australia
- American baseball pitcher stubs