Steve Selsky
Steve Selsky | |
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![]() Selsky with the Boston Red Sox | |
Free agent | |
Outfielder | |
Born: Manhattan Beach, California | July 20, 1989|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 20, 2016, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
Career statistics (through 2017 season) | |
Batting average | .283 |
Home runs | 2 |
Runs batted in | 7 |
Teams | |
Steven Garth Selsky (born July 20, 1989) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox.
Career
Amateur
Selsky played college baseball at the University of Arizona. He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 34th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft but did not sign and returned to Arizona. In 2009, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox and the Orleans Firebirds,[1][2] and returned to the league in 2010 and 2011 to play again for the Firebirds.[3][4]
Cincinnati Reds
He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 33rd round of the 2011 MLB Draft, and was called up to the major leagues for the first time on May 20, 2016.[5] On January 19, 2017, Selsky was designated for assignment by the Reds.[6]
Boston Red Sox
Selsky was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox on January 25, 2017.[7] He was designated for assignment on August 23, 2017. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017. He re-signed with the Red Sox on February 7, 2018, on a minors contract.[8] He was released on March 31, 2018.[9]
Second stint with Cincinnati Reds
On April 9, 2018, Selsky signed a minor-league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.[10] He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.
Personal
Selsky's father, Steve Sr., played baseball for several Chicago White Sox minor league affiliates. His mother, Lou Ann, was part of the national volleyball team in 1980 and went to the world games. His oldest sister, Stesha, was a volleyball player at the University of Michigan. His twin sister, Samantha, was a two-time All-American at the University of Dayton. His wife, Brittany, was also a soccer player at his alma mater, the University of Arizona.[11]
References
- ^ "Steve Selsky (2009)". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ "Steve Selsky (2009 Y-D)". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ "Steve Selsky (2010)". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ "Steve Selsky (2011)". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ Mark Schmetzer - Contributing Writer. "Selsky the latest Bat to join the Reds". Retrieved May 21, 2016.
- ^ "Reds' Steve Selsky: DFA'd by Reds". CBSSports.com. January 19, 2017.
- ^ Galanis, Sam (January 25, 2017). "Red Sox Claim Steve Selsky Off Waivers From Reds To Put Roster At 40". NESN.com.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (February 7, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 2/7/18". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
- ^ Byrne, Connor (April 1, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 4/1/18". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (April 10, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 4/10/18". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ C. Trent Rosecrans (June 9, 2016). "Notes: Selsky comes from athletic family". www.cincinnati.com. www.cincinnati.com. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Arizona Wildcats bio
- 1989 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Manhattan Beach, California
- Baseball players from California
- Major League Baseball outfielders
- Cincinnati Reds players
- Boston Red Sox players
- Arizona Wildcats baseball players
- Orleans Firebirds players
- Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox players
- Arizona League Reds players
- Billings Mustangs players
- Dayton Dragons players
- Bakersfield Blaze players
- Pensacola Blue Wahoos players
- Louisville Bats players
- Pawtucket Red Sox players
- Águilas de Mexicali players