J. P. Massey Explained

J. P. Massey
Position:Pitcher
Team:Pittsburgh Pirates
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:1 April 2000
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Jeffery Peathon Massey (born April 1, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Career

Attended Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy[1] In 2018, he won the RBI World Series.[2] He enrolled at the University of Minnesota and played college baseball for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.[3]

After the 2022 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Massey in the seventh round of the 2022 MLB draft. Massey committed to transfer to the University of Missouri.[4] He signed with the Pirates rather than transfer.[1] He played for the Bradenton Marauders of the Low-A Florida State League (FSL) in 2023 and was named FSL pitcher of the month for May.[5] In June, he was promoted to the Greensboro Grasshoppers of the High-A Carolina League. Massey was selected to represent the Pirates at the 2023 All-Star Futures Game.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pirates sign six players from 2022 Draft. MLB.com.
  2. Web site: White Sox win Senior RBI World Series title. MLB.com.
  3. Web site: Gopher pitcher says he's found the right road – Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . Spokesman-recorder.com . 2020-03-11 . 2023-06-28.
  4. Web site: MU baseball lands Minnesota RHP Massey. Missourian. Staff. July 16, 2022. Columbia Missourian.
  5. Web site: After up-and-down college career, Massey finds groove in pros. MLB.com.
  6. Web site: Endy Rodriguez, J.P. Massey to represent the Pirates at MLB All-Star Futures Game. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

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