Vinny Nittoli | |
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Oakland Athletics | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Tempe, Arizona, U.S. | November 11, 1990|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 23, 2021, for the Seattle Mariners | |
MLB statistics (through 2023) | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 4.05 |
Strikeouts | 5 |
Teams | |
Michael Vincent Nittoli (born November 11,1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Oakland Athletics organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners,Philadelphia Phillies,and New York Mets. He was drafted by the Mariners in the 25th round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft. Listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and 210 pounds (95 kg),he throws and bats right-handed.
Nittoli was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 25th round,741st overall,of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft out of Xavier University. He made his professional debut with the Low-A Everett AquaSox,pitching to a 4.03 ERA in 12 appearances. The next year,Nittoli played for the AZL Mariners,posting a 3.60 ERA with 7 strikeouts in 10.0 innings pitched. He split the 2016 season between the Single-A Clinton LumberKings and the High-A Bakersfield Blaze,accumulating a 5-5 record and 3.88 ERA in 40 appearances between the two teams. [1] On April 14,2017,Nittoli was released by the Mariners organization.
After his release from the Mariners organization,Nittoli's father's friend referred him to former teammate George Tsamis,who was the manager of the St. Paul Saints of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball at the time. After a phone call with Tsamis,Nittoli signed with the Saints. [2] In 34 games out of the bullpen in 2017,Nittoli recorded a 2-3 record and 3.33 ERA with 55 strikeouts in 46.0 innings of work. In 2018,Nittoli converted to a starter,and pitched to a 3-2 record and 3.21 ERA in 5 starts for the Saints,striking out 38 in 28.0 innings. [3]
On December 13,2018,Nittoli signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization that included an invitation to Spring Training. [4] He did not make the club and was assigned to the Triple-A Reno Aces to begin the 2019 season. Nittoli struggled to an 0-4 record and 9.50 ERA in 5 games before being released on May 11,2019.
On May 18,2019,Nittoli signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. [5] He finished the year with the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats,logging a 3-2 record and 3.80 ERA in 29 games. Nittoli did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [6] On November 2,2020,he elected free agency.
On November 6,2020,Nittoli signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization. He was invited to Spring Training,but did not make the club and was assigned to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers to begin the season. After posting a 3.50 ERA in 11 games with Tacoma,on June 18,2021,Nittoli was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [7] He made his MLB debut on June 23,pitching one inning of one-run ball against the Colorado Rockies. In the game,he notched his first MLB strikeout,punching out Rockies infielder Chris Owings. On July 27,Nittoli was designated for assignment by the Mariners. [8] On July 30,Nittoli was outrighted back to Triple-A Tacoma. [9] On August 27,Nittoli was released by the Mariners. [10]
On August 28,2021,Nittoli signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins. He was assigned to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints. [11] He elected free agency on November 7,2021.
On November 8,2021,Nittoli signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees organization. [12] He opted out of his contract and became a free agent on July 16,2022.
On July 21,2022,Nittoli signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. In 10 appearances for the Triple–A Buffalo Bisons,he recorded a 2.79 ERA with 15 strikeouts and 2 saves in 9+2⁄3 innings pitched. On August 28, Nittoli triggered the opt–out clause in his contract. [13]
On August 30, 2022, Nittoli was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. On September 1, Philadelphia selected him to their major league roster. [14] Nittoli made two scoreless appearances for Philadelphia, but spent the majority of his stint with the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, where he logged a 7.94 ERA across five games. [15]
On January 4, 2023, Nittoli was designated for assignment following the team’s acquisition of Erich Uelmen. [16] On January 9, Nittoli was released.
On January 12, 2023, Nittoli signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs organization. [17] In 16 appearances for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, he registered a 3.48 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 20+2⁄3 innings pitched. On June 1, Nittoli exercised the opt-out clause in his contract, giving the Cubs 48 hours to add him to their 40-man roster or grant him his release. [18]
On June 2, 2023, Nittoli was traded to the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations. [19] The following day, Nittoli was selected to the major league roster and optioned to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets. [20] In three appearances for New York, he recorded a 2.45 ERA with three strikeouts in 3+2⁄3 innings of work. Following the season on October 20, Nittoli was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Syracuse. [21] He elected free agency on October 24. [22]
On October 27, 2023, Nittoli signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics organization. [23]
Nittoli played for the Italy national baseball team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. [24]
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