Nick Fanti

Nick Fanti
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1996-12-30) December 30, 1996 (age 28)
Smithtown, New York, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

Nicholas Fanti (born December 30, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 31st round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft.

Career

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Fanti attended Hauppauge High School in Hauppauge, New York. As a senior, he pitched consecutive no-hitters for the school's baseball team.[1] In his senior year, he won the Carl Yastrzemski Award, given to the best high school baseball player in Suffolk County.[2] He committed to attend Marist College.[1]

Philadelphia Phillies

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The Philadelphia Phillies drafted Fanti in the 31st round, with the 924th overall selection, of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft.[3] He signed with the Phillies,[4] and made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Phillies of the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League after he signed, posting a 2.55 ERA in 1.72 innings.[5] He also pitched for the Gulf Coast Phillies in 2016, going 7-0 with a 1.57 ERA in 11 games.[6] Fanti pitched for the Italian national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[7]

Pitching for the Lakewood BlueClaws of the Single–A South Atlantic League in 2017, Fanti pitched the first 8+2⁄3 innings of a no-hitter on May 6.[8] He threw a no-hitter on July 17, allowing just one base runner[9] against the Charleston RiverDogs, becoming the first Blueclaws pitcher to throw a complete-game, no-hitter since 2002.[10] In 21 total games for Lakewood, he posted a 9-2 record and 2.54 ERA.[11]

In 2018, Fanti made 6 starts for the High-A Clearwater Threshers, posting a 3-3 record and 7.22 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 28.2 innings pitched. Fanti signed with the Sydney Blue Sox of the Australian Baseball League for the 2018/19 season.

Fanti missed the entire 2019 season while dealing with a shoulder injury. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[12] On May 1, 2021, Fanti underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the entire 2021 season.[13] On November 7, 2021, Fanti elected free agency.[14]

On May 24, 2022, Fanti re-signed with the Phillies on a minor league contract and was assigned to the Florida Complex League Phillies. However, he did not make an appearance for the organization and was released on August 1.[15]

Long Island Ducks

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On June 21, 2024, Fanti signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[16] In 6 appearances for the Ducks, he recorded a 2.25 ERA with 11 strikeouts across 8 innings pitched. Fanti became a free agent following the season.

Personal life

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Fanti has four older sisters.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Hauppauge's Nick Fanti pitching Tuesday for a chance at a third consecutive no-hitter". USA Today. April 20, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Hauppauge's Nick Fanti wins Yastrzemski Award". Newsday. June 10, 2015. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  3. ^ "SOUTHPAW BEST IN SUFFOLK, DRAFTED BY MLB". Patch.com. June 18, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  4. ^ "LI's Fanti agrees to terms with Phillies". Newsday. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  5. ^ "LI's Fanti has strong pro debut with GCL Phillies". Newsday. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  6. ^ "Nick Fanti, Phillies force Game 3 in Gulf Coast League Finals". Minor League Baseball. September 6, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  7. ^ "2017 World Baseball Classic Rosters: Every MLB player and minor-leaguer in the WBC". CBS Sports. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  8. ^ "Fanti starts, Bettencourt closes 'Claws' no-no". Minor League Baseball. Archived from the original on March 1, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  9. ^ "Fanti goes distance in latest Lakewood no-no". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  10. ^ Writer, MICHAEL McGARRY Staff. "Phillies' Lakewood prospects experience up and downs of minor leagues". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  11. ^ "Nick Fanti Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  12. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  13. ^ "6/22/22 : Today at the Complex". Phillies - A Fan's V. June 22, 2022.
  14. ^ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents for All 30 MLB Teams".
  15. ^ "Nick Fanti Stats, Fantasy & News".
  16. ^ "Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
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