Anthony Seratelli

Anthony Seratelli

Seratelli with the Las Vegas 51s in 2014
Second baseman
Born: (1983-02-27) February 27, 1983
Woodbridge Township, New Jersey
Batted: Switch Threw: Right
NPB debut
2015, for the Saitama Seibu Lions
Last appearance
2015, for the Saitama Seibu Lions
Teams

Anthony Russell Seratelli (born February 27, 1983) is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He has played professionally in independent baseball, Minor League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals and New York Mets organization's and Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Saitama Seibu Lions. Prior to his professional career, Seratelli attended Seton Hall University, and played college baseball for the Seton Hall Pirates.

Career

Seratelli attended Old Bridge High School in Old Bridge Township, New Jersey. At 4 feet 11 inches (1.50 m), Seratelli was too small to play American football or basketball. He joined the bowling team,[1] but was cut from the school's baseball team as a freshman.[2] He made the varsity baseball team in his junior year,[1] playing shortstop.[3] A leg injury suffered while running the bases prematurely ended his junior year.[4] He threw perfect games for the bowling team as a freshman and as a junior.[1]

Seratelli then enrolled at Seton Hall University. Now 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m), he tried out for the Seton Hall Pirates baseball team as a walk-on during his freshman year, and made the team.[3] He was voted team captain in his sophomore year.[4] He was not selected in the Major League Baseball Draft after graduating from Seton Hall. After a workout in Chicago, he did not receive an offer from a MLB team, but was noticed by the Windy City ThunderBolts of the independent Frontier League,[4] and he began his career with them in 2006.[5][6]

Seratelli with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2013

In February 2007, Seratelli attended a tryout with the Kansas City Royals, who signed him to a minor league contract.[7] While playing for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals of the Class AA Texas League in 2011, he was named an All-Star. After the 2011 season, the Royals named Seratelli their farm system's best baserunner,[6] and assigned him to the Arizona Fall League.[8]

After the 2013 season, Seratelli became a free agent. He signed a minor league contract with the Mets, receiving an invitation to spring training in 2014.[9] The Mets evaluated Seratelli as a shortstop.[10] At the end of spring training, the Mets chose Omar Quintanilla over Seratelli,[11] and Seratelli began the season with the Las Vegas 51s of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League.[12]

On December 12, 2014, Seratelli signed with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball.[13]

Seratelli signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks in November 2015. However, he announced his retirement prior to the start of the 2016 season.[14]

Personal

Seratelli was born in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey.[3] He and his family lived in his great-grandparents house early in his life.[15] His family moved to Old Bridge when he entered the sixth grade.[3] His parents divorced, and his mother moved to California, with Anthony and his sister, Danyel, staying with their father, Russell.[15] During his sophomore year at Seton Hall, Seratelli began instructing 14-year-olds in baseball camps.[1] Seratelli formed a production company, called ArS*1 Productions, in 2012.[8]

Russell and Danyel were involved in a motor collision in 2011 in which Russell died. Anthony referred to his father as "the greatest man that ever lived", and has dedicated his career to his memory.[15]

His grandmother was born in Japan.[16]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Cammarota, Nick (May 23, 2008). "Seratelli continues to show versatility: Blue Rocks infielder helps high school players hone their skills". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
  2. ↑ Davidoff, Ken (February 20, 2014). "Meet the Jersey guy eyeing improbable run at Mets roster | New York Post". Nypost.com. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Rappleyea, Warren (May 16, 2002). "O.B. product makes dream come true at Seton Hall U. | sub.gmnews.com | Suburban". sub.gmnews.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
  4. 1 2 3 "Jersey native Anthony Seratelli trying to end long climb to majors by making Mets roster". NJ.com. February 22, 2014. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Mets sign Anthony Seratelli, a New Jersey native, to minor league deal". NJ.com. November 8, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
  6. 1 2 "With much to offer, Royals prospect Anthony Seratelli waits for a chance | royals.com: News". Kansascity.royals.mlb.com. May 24, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
  7. ↑ Grathoff, Pete (November 8, 2013). "Seratelli signs with Mets". KansasCity.com. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
  8. 1 2 Hill, Benjamin (January 11, 2012). "Royals' Seratelli straight to video | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Milb.com. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
  9. ↑ Rubin, Adam (November 8, 2013). "Source: Mets ink Jersey product Seratelli - Mets Blog - ESPN New York". Espn.go.com. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
  10. ↑ "Mets continue to look at Anthony Seratelli at shortstop". NJ.com. March 5, 2014. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Quintanilla gets nod over Seratelli". New York Mets. March 28, 2014. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Question Marks Will Head North With the Mets and Punctuate Their Opener". The New York Times. March 30, 2014.
  13. ↑ 新外国人選手獲得のお知らせ Saitama Seibu Lions official site (December 12, 2014) Retrieved January 11, 2015
  14. ↑ http://graveyardbaseball.blogspot.com/2016/02/report-anthony-seratelli-announces.html
  15. 1 2 3 "Love of game, family fuels Anthony Seratelli's quest | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. March 5, 2014. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  16. ↑

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