David Festa

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103+23 innings pitched. [4] Festa split the 2023 campaign between the Double–A Wichita Wind Surge and Triple–A St. Paul Saints, compiling a 4.19 ERA with 119 strikeouts over 24 games (22 starts). [5]

Festa began the 2024 season with Triple–A St. Paul. On June 27, 2024, Festa was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his MLB debut that day against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing 5 runs with 2 strikeouts in 5 innings pitched. [6]

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References

  1. "Verona Native David Festa Selected in Major League Baseball Draft".
  2. "The Call of a Lifetime: Festa Talks About the MLB Draft". July 19, 2021.
  3. "Festa is fasta: Kernels pitcher making a name for himself".
  4. "David Festa Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  5. "David Festa - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  6. "David Festa mostly impresses in MLB debut as Twins rout Diamondbacks 13-6". startribune.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
David Festa
Minnesota Twins – No. 58
Pitcher
Born: (2000-03-08) March 8, 2000 (age 24)
Verona, New Jersey, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 27, 2024, for the Minnesota Twins