Anthony Solometo

Solometo began his high school career at Gloucester Catholic High School in Gloucester City, New Jersey.^[1] He committed to play college baseball at the University of North Carolina prior to his freshman year.^[2][3] As a sophomore in 2019, he went 5–2 with a 1.59 ERA and 64 strikeouts over 44 innings.^[4] Prior to his junior season in 2020, he transferred to Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, where he graduated in 2021.^[5] As a senior in 2021, he did not give up his first run or first hit until 17+1⁄3 innings into the season.^[6] He finished the season with a 0.22 ERA and 65 strikeouts over 32+1⁄3 innings.^[7]

Solometo was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round with the 37th overall selection of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.^[8] Solometo signed with the Pirates for a $2.8 million signing bonus.^[9]

After starting the 2022 season in extended spring training, Solometo was assigned to the Bradenton Marauders of the Single-A Florida State League in late May to make his professional debut.^[10] Over 13 games (eight starts), he went 5-1 with a 2.64 ERA and 51 strikeouts over 47+2⁄3 innings.^[11] To open the 2023 season, Solometo was assigned to the Greensboro Grasshoppers of the High-A South Atlantic League.^[12] In mid-June, he was promoted to the Altoona Curve of the Double-A Eastern League.^[13] Over 24 starts between the two teams, Solometo went 4-7 with a 3.26 ERA and 118 strikeouts over 110+1⁄3 innings.^[14] Solometo made three starts with Altoona to open the 2025 season before being placed on the injured list in May with a left shoulder injury.^[15] He made one rehab start with Bradenton, but did not return to play after.^[16]