Nazzan Avant Zanetello (born May 25, 2005) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Boston Red Sox organization.
| Nazzan Avant Zanetello | |
|---|---|
| Boston Red Sox | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: May 25, 2005 Bridgeton, Missouri | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Early life and amateur career edit
Zanetello grew up in Florissant, Missouri, and attended Christian Brothers College High School (CBC). He had a .399 batting average with 15 home runs and 92 RBIs in three varsity seasons.[1] As a senior, Zanetello batted .421 with 9 home runs, 33 RBIs, and 21 stolen bases.[2] During the fall of his senior year, he was a member of the United States national under-18 baseball team and batted .429 in the qualifying tournament for the 2022 U-18 Baseball World Cup.[3] Zanetello also played basketball at CBC and was coached by Justin Tatum, the father of Boston Celtics player Jayson Tatum.[4] Zanetello committed to play college baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.[5]
Professional career edit
The Boston Red Sox selected Zanetello in the second round with the 50th pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[6] Zanetello signed with the Red Sox on July 21, 2023, for an over-slot deal worth $3 million.[7] During the 2023 season, he appeared in a total of 14 games; 13 with the Florida Complex League Red Sox and one with the Single-A Salem Red Sox, posting a combined .319 batting average.[8]
Zanetello began the 2024 season with Salem, ranked as the Red Sox' number 12 minor-league prospect by Baseball America.[9]
References edit
- ^ "CBC grad Nazzan Zanetello selected in second round, 50th overall by Red Sox in MLB draft". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ Dawson, Dudley E. (July 9, 2023). "Zanetello one of four Arkansas signees taken in opening two rounds of MLB Draft". NWAHompage.com. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ Hartwell, Darren (July 11, 2023). "Red Sox' second-round pick has a built-in connection to Jayson Tatum". NBC Sports Boston. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ Thompson, Khari (July 11, 2023). "Red Sox draft pick Nazzan Zanetello has a basketball connection with Jayson Tatum". Boston.com. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ "Interest in Arkansas commit, CBC phenom Zanetello remains at all-time high". KSDK.com. April 10, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ Cotillo, Chris (July 10, 2023). "Red Sox draft Nazzan Zanetello, high school SS from St. Louis, in 2nd round". MassLive.com. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ Troiani, Gayle (July 21, 2023). "Red Sox Reportedly Sign Second-Round Pick Nazzan Zanetello". NESN.com. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Nazzan Zanetello". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ Speier, Alex (April 1, 2024). "A look at the Red Sox' full-season minor league affiliates and the top prospects at each level". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)