Matt Carasiti
Carasiti with the Colorado Rockies during spring training in 2016
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1991-07-23) July 23, 1991
East Berlin, Connecticut, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: August 12, 2016, for the Colorado Rockies
NPB: March 30, 2018, for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record2–1
Earned run average6.89
Strikeouts43
NPB statistics
(through 2018 season)
Win–loss record7–3
Earned run average4.18
Strikeouts73
Teams

Matthew Joseph Carasiti (born July 23, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies and Seattle Mariners, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. He was drafted by the Rockies in the sixth round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.

Early life

Born in New Britain, Connecticut, and raised in East Berlin, Connecticut, Carasiti graduated from Berlin High School, where he was a standout baseball pitcher. Carasiti was originally drafted out of high school by the Texas Rangers in the 36th round (1084 overall) of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft.[1]

Carasiti declined the offer and accepted a baseball scholarship to St. John's University in Queens, New York. In 2011, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox.[2] Carasiti helped St. John's win its record seventh 2012 Big East Conference baseball tournament with a 7–3 championship game victory against USF on May 27, 2012.[3] Carasiti was named the Tournament Most Outstanding Player, earning the win in two of his team's four games.[4]

Professional career

Colorado Rockies

On June 5, 2012, Carasiti was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the sixth round as the 198th pick in the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.[5]

In 2016, most of which he pitched for the Hartford Yard Goats for whom he was 0–2 with a 2.31 ERA with a league-leading 29 saves, he was named a mid-season Eastern League All Star, a post-season All Star, and an MiLB.com Organization All Star.[6][7]

Carasiti was called up by the Rockies on August 12, 2016,[8] making his MLB debut the same day pitching 2 innings in relief in the Rockies 10–6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.[9] On December 15, 2016, Carasiti signed a minor league contract with the Rockies that included an invitation to 2017 spring training.[10] In 2017 he was named a mid-season Pacific Coast League All Star.[11]

Chicago Cubs

On June 26, 2017, Carasiti was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Zac Rosscup. He had his contract purchased on November 6, 2017, but was released on December 1 to pursue playing in Japan.[12]

Tokyo Yakult Swallows

On December 5, 2017, Carasiti signed with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[13] He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

Chicago Cubs (second stint)

On January 2, 2019, Carasiti signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs.[14] With the Triple–A Iowa Cubs in the Pacific Coast League he was 1–1 with one save and a 2.67 ERA in 16 relief appearances covering 27 innings.[15] He was released on June 7, 2019.

Seattle Mariners

On June 7, 2019, shortly following his release from the Cubs organization, Carasiti signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. On June 23, his contract was selected.[16] With the Mariners, he was 0–1 with a 4.66 ERA in 9.2 innings in which he struck out 10 batters in 11 games (5 starts).[17] With the Tacoma Raniers of the Pacific Coast League, he was 1–0 with a 4.96 ERA in 15 relief appearances in which he pitched 16.1 innings and struck out 17 batters.[18] On September 8, he was outrighted off the 40-man roster.[19] He became a free agent following the 2019 season.[20]

San Francisco Giants

On January 5, 2020, the Giants signed Carasiti to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.[21] Carasiti was released by the Giants in March 2020 after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Boston Red Sox

On January 26, 2021, Carasiti signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox organization that included an invitation to spring training.[22] He was assigned to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox, and began the season on the injured list.[23] Carasiti did not appear in a game in 2021, and became a free agent following the season.

San Francisco Giants (second stint)

On January 27, 2022, Carasiti signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.[24] He was released on July 18, 2022.

Long Island Ducks

On August 13, 2022, Carasiti signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Colorado Rockies (second stint)

On December 21, 2022, Carasiti signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies. [25] He was assigned to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes to begin the 2023 season, for whom he made 16 appearances and logged a 4.00 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 18.0 innings of work. On May 21, the Rockies selected Carasiti's contract to the active roster.[26] In 16 games for the Rockies, Carasiti struggled to a 6.29 ERA with 16 strikeouts and one save in 24+1⁄3 innings pitched. On October 13, he was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Albuquerque.[27] However, Carasiti subsequently rejected the assignment and elected free agency.[28]

References

  1. ↑ "Matt Carasiti". redstormsports.com. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Matt Carasiti - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  3. ↑ Mayer, Bob (May 27, 2012). "Carasiti Pitches St. John's To Big East Championship".
  4. ↑ "St. John's Wins 2012 Big East with 7–3 win over USF". BigEast.org. May 27, 2012. Archived from the original on May 10, 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2012.
  5. ↑ McLaughlin, Chris (June 7, 2012). "Carasiti goes to Rockies in 6th round". The New Britain Herald.
  6. ↑ "Matt Carasiti Stats, Fantasy & News".
  7. ↑ "2016 Eastern League Pitching Leaders | Baseball-Reference.com".
  8. ↑ "Colorado Rockies: Transactions". mlb.rockies.com. MLB Advanced Media. August 12, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Aug 12, 2016, Rockies at Phillies Box Score and Play by Play". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. August 12, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  10. ↑ Todd, Jeff (December 15, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/15/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Matt Carasiti Stats, Fantasy & News".
  12. ↑ Todd, Jeff (December 1, 2017). "Cubs Release Matt Carasiti To Sign With Japan's Yakult Swallows". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
  13. ↑ "新外国人選手獲得のお知らせ". 東京ヤクルトスワローズ公式サイト Tokyo Yakult Swallows (in Japanese). December 1, 2017. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  14. ↑ Taylor, Brett (January 3, 2019). "Reliever Matt Carasiti is Back from Japan, and Back with the Cubs". bleachernation.com. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  15. ↑ "Matt Carasiti Amateur, College, Minor, Fall & Japanese Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com".
  16. ↑ Greg Johns (June 23, 2019). "Seattle calls up Carasiti, Wright to bolster 'pen". MLB.com. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
  17. ↑ "Matt Carasiti Stats, Fantasy & News".
  18. ↑ "Matt Carasiti Amateur, College, Minor, Fall & Japanese Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com".
  19. ↑ RotoWire Staff (September 9, 2019). "Mariners' Matt Carasiti: Removed from 40-man roster". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
  20. ↑ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  21. ↑ "Giants' Matt Carasiti: Joins San Francisco". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  22. ↑ Adams, Steve (January 27, 2021). "Red Sox, Matt Carasiti Agree To Minors Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  23. ↑ Speier, Alex (May 3, 2021). "A closer look at the WooSox' initial roster, and which prospects to keep an eye on". The Boston Globe. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  24. ↑ Adams, Steve (January 27, 2022). "Giants, Matt Carasiti Agree To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  25. ↑ "Matt Carasiti Stats, Fantasy & News".
  26. ↑ "Rockies' Matt Carasiti: Contract selected from Albuquerque". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
  27. ↑ "Rockies' Matt Carasiti: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  28. ↑ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-13
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