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Charlee Soto

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Charlee Soto
Soto in 2022
Minnesota Twins
Pitcher
Born: (2005-08-31) August 31, 2005 (age 19)
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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Twins' Charlee Soto: Drafted by Twins". CBS Sports. RotoWire. July 9, 2023. Archived from the original on July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  5. ^ "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.
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