Steve Selsky
| Steve Selsky | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Selsky with the Boston Red Sox | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: July 20, 1989 Manhattan Beach, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 20, 2016, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 23, 2017, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .283 |
| Home runs | 2 |
| Runs batted in | 7 |
| Teams | |
Steven Garth Selsky (born July 20, 1989) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox.
Career
Amateur
Selsky played
Cincinnati Reds
He was drafted by the
Boston Red Sox
Selsky was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox on January 25, 2017.[7] He went 1–for–9 (.111) with a double in limited action across 8 games for Boston. On August 23, Selsky was designated for assignment by the Red Sox following the acquisition of Rajai Davis.[8] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Pawtucket Red Sox on August 29.[9] In 79 games for Pawtucket, Selsky hit .216/.270/.360 with 11 home runs and 39 RBI. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[10]
Selsky re-signed with the Red Sox on February 7, 2018, on a minor league contract.[11] He was released by the organization on March 31.[12]
Second stint with Cincinnati Reds
On April 9, 2018, Selsky signed a minor-league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.[13] He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.
Personal
Selsky's father, Steve Sr., played baseball for several Chicago White Sox minor league affiliates. His mother, Lou Ann, was part of the national volleyball team in 1980 and went to the world games. His oldest sister, Stesha, was a volleyball player at the University of Michigan. His twin sister, Samantha, was a two-time All-American at the University of Dayton. His wife, Brittany, was also a soccer player at his alma mater, the University of Arizona.[14]
References
- ^ "Steve Selsky (2009)". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ "Steve Selsky (2009 Y-D)". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ "Steve Selsky (2010)". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ "Steve Selsky (2011)". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ Mark Schmetzer - Contributing Writer. "Selsky the latest Bat to join the Reds". Retrieved May 21, 2016.
- ^ "Reds' Steve Selsky: DFA'd by Reds". CBSSports.com. January 19, 2017.
- ^ Galanis, Sam (January 25, 2017). "Red Sox Claim Steve Selsky Off Waivers From Reds To Put Roster At 40". NESN.com.
- ^ "Red Sox's Steve Selsky: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "Red Sox's Steve Selsky: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (February 7, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 2/7/18". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
- ^ Byrne, Connor (April 1, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 4/1/18". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (April 10, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 4/10/18". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ C. Trent Rosecrans (June 9, 2016). "Notes: Selsky comes from athletic family". www.cincinnati.com. www.cincinnati.com. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Arizona Wildcats bio