Charlee Soto

American baseball player
Baseball player
Charlee Soto
Minnesota Twins
Pitcher
Born: (2005-08-31) August 31, 2005 (age 18)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right

Charles Xavier Soto (born August 31, 2005) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins organization.

Amateur career

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

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

  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.

External links

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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