Colin Selby
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| Colin Selby | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Selby with the Altoona Curve in 2022 | |
| Baltimore Orioles – No. 60 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1997-10-24) October 24, 1997 (age 28) Chesapeake, Virginia, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 9, 2023, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| MLB statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 2–4 |
| Earned run average | 6.20 |
| Strikeouts | 49 |
Stats at Baseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
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Colin Andrew Selby (born October 24, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City Royals. He made his MLB debut in 2023 for the Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Selby played college baseball at Randolph–Macon College. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 16th round, with the 474th overall selection, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[1] He spent his first professional season with the rookie–level Bristol Pirates, posting a 4.15 ERA across 11 starts. In 2019, Selby spent the season with Single–A Greensboro Grasshoppers, pitching in 17 games and registering a 6–3 record and 2.97 ERA with 86 strikeouts in 88.0 innings of work.[2]
Selby did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] He returned to High–A Greensboro in 2021, making 31 appearances out of the bullpen and logging a 4.37 ERA with 67 strikeouts and 6 saves across 59+2⁄3 innings of work.[4] Selby spent the 2022 season with the Double–A Altoona Curve, also appearing in three games for the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians. In 26 games for Altoona, he recorded a 2.27 ERA with 43 strikeouts and 8 saves in 32+2⁄3 innings pitched.[5]
On November 15, 2022, the Pirates added Selby to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[6] Selby began the 2023 season on the Opening Day roster of the Indianapolis Indians.[7] He spent most of the season as the Indians primary closer, posting a 3.86 ERA with 6 saves in 28 appearances prior to his promotion.[8] On August 8, 2023, Selby was promoted to the major leagues for the first time, making his debut the following day against the Atlanta Braves.[9][10][11] In his debut, Selby pitched 1+2⁄3 innings, recording three strikeouts in relief.[12] He pitched in 21 games during his rookie campaign, struggling to a 9.00 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 24.0 innings pitched.
Selby was optioned to Triple–A Indianapolis to begin the 2024 season.[13] On April 2, 2024, Selby was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Joey Bart.[14]
Kansas City Royals
On April 7, 2024, Selby was traded to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Connor Oliver.[15] He made two appearances for Kansas City, posting a 6.00 ERA with no strikeouts across three innings pitched. Selby was designated for assignment by the Royals on July 6.[16]
Baltimore Orioles
On July 11, 2024, the Royals traded Selby to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations.[17] He made three scoreless appearances for the Orioles, striking out five batters over four innings pitched.
Selby was optioned to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides to begin the 2025 season.[18] Selby made 11 appearances for Baltimore during the regular season, compiling an 0-2 record and 3.21 ERA with 14 strikeouts across 14 innings pitched.
On February 14, 2026, Selby was placed on the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation.[19]
References
- ↑ "Chesapeake's Colin Selby is highest Randolph-Macon player ever picked in MLB Draft". News 3 WTKR Norfolk. June 6, 2018.
- ↑ "Colin Selby - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ↑ Adler, David (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Colin Selby Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ↑ "Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects 2023 Outlook: Colin Selby". rumbunter.com. January 9, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ↑ "Rodriguez among 4 added to Bucs' 40-man roster". MLB.com.
- ↑ Kayser, Anna (March 31, 2023). "Top Prospects Highlight Indians Preliminary Opening Day Roster". MLB.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ↑ Kayser, Anna (August 8, 2023). "Righty Reliever Colin Selby Recalled by Pirates". MILB.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ↑ "Pittsburgh Pirates promote Colin Selby from minors". Reuters. August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ↑ Gorman, Kevin (August 8, 2023). "Pirates add RHPs Thomas Hatch, Colin Selby, option Yerry De Los Santos, Osvaldo Bido". Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ↑ Mackey, Jason; Destin, Andrew (August 8, 2023). "Colin Selby to make MLB debut as Pirates swap out 2 relievers". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ↑ Gorman, Kevin (August 10, 2023). "Colin Selby shows his stuff as small-school success story in major league debut for Pirates". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ↑ "Pirates' Colin Selby: Sent down to minors". cbssports.com. March 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Pirates' Colin Selby: Loses 40-man spot". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Royals' Colin Selby: Dealt to Kansas City". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ Deeds, Nick (July 6, 2024). "Royals Activate Kris Bubic From 60-Day IL, DFA Colin Selby". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ↑ Adams, Steve (July 11, 2024). "Royals Trade Colin Selby To Orioles". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ↑ "Orioles reassign players to minor league camp". masnsports.com. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Orioles Acquire Jackson Kowar". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac
