Sammy Stafura
Cincinnati Reds
Shortstop
Born: (2004-11-15) November 15, 2004
Cortlandt, New York
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Samuel Stafura (born November 15, 2004) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Cincinnati Reds organization.

Amateur career

Stafura grew up in Cortlandt Manor, New York and attended Walter Panas High School.[1] He was named the New York Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year as a senior.[2] Stafura is committed to play college baseball at Clemson.[3]

Professional career

Stafura was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 43rd overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[4] He signed with the team on July 17, 2023, and received an over-slot signing bonus of $2.497 million.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Manahan, Kevin (June 2, 2023). "Will Yankees draft another SS in 1st round? ESPN mock floats a new name". NJ.com. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Baseball: Panas' Sam Stafura named 2022-23 Gatorade New York Player of the Year". The Journal News. June 2, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Clemson's Grice taken in MLB Draft, along with a pair of Tiger recruits". Post and Courier. July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Reds' Sammy Stafura: Goes 43rd overall". CBS Sports. RotoWire. July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  5. ↑ Terrell, Wick (July 17, 2023). "Cincinnati Reds sign 2nd round pick Sammy Stafura to over-slot deal". RedReporter.com. SB Nation. Retrieved July 18, 2023.


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