Amateur career
Geltz was born in Newfane,New York to Roxanne,a registered nurse,and John,an electrician. [2] As a child growing up in Western New York,Geltz practiced his pitching motion and releases by throwing hockey pucks. [3] He was raised in Ransomville,New York and attended Wilson High School in Wilson,New York. Only 5'9" as a senior in high school,Geltz was overlooked by most college baseball programs and all Major League Baseball clubs despite his talents as a pitcher,and attended nearby University at Buffalo. [4] As a freshman in 2006,Geltz set a school record with six saves in a single season. [5]
Professional career
Los Angeles Dodgers
Geltz was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers on November 28,2016. [15] He was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds to the minors on December 3,but rejected the assignment and elected free agency. [16]
On January 3,2017,Geltz signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. He was assigned to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers to begin the season. [17] In 23 games,he was 2–2 with a 2.67 ERA. [18] He elected free agency following the season on November 6. [19]
Philadelphia Phillies
On January 2,2018,Geltz signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. [20] Before the season,he was suspended 100 games for his third positive test for a drug of abuse. [21] Geltz was released by the organization on August 15. [22]
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