Joey Curletta
| Joey Curletta | |
|---|---|
| Seattle Mariners | |
| First baseman | |
| Born: March 8, 1994 Phoenix, Arizona | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Joseph Dominic Curletta (born March 8, 1994) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Seattle Mariners organization.
Curletta attended Mountain Pointe High School in Ahwatukee, Phoenix, Arizona.[1] The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Curletta in the sixth round of the 2012 MLB draft,[2][3] and he signed with the Dodgers rather than attend the University of Arizona. He began his professional career with the Arizona League Dodgers.[4] In September 2016, the Dodgers sent Curletta to the Philadelphia Phillies as the player to be named later in their earlier trade for Carlos Ruiz.[5] After the 2016 season, the Phillies traded Curletta to the Mariners for Pat Venditte.[6] In 2018, he won the Texas League Player of the Year Award.[7]
References
- ^ Skoda, Jason P. (June 3, 2012). "Curletta expected to go high in MLB draft | Sports". ahwatukee.com. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- ^ "Texas notes: Curletta busting loose for Travs". MiLB.com. August 24, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- ^ "Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Joey Curletta enjoys home cooking for Great Lakes Loons". MLive.com. May 14, 2014. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- ^ "Curletta begins pro career with Dodgers | Ahwatukee Foothills". eastvalleytribune.com. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- ^ Adler, David (May 24, 2018). "Joey Curletta completes Carlos Ruiz trade". MLB.com. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- ^ Johns, Greg (May 24, 2018). "Mariners acquire Joey Curletta from Phillies". MLB.com. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- ^ "Joey Curletta Wins League Player of the Year | Travelers". Milb.com. August 29, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)