Sammy Stafura Explained

Sammy Stafura
Team:	Cincinnati Reds
Position:	Shortstop
Birth Date:	15 November 2004
Birth Place:	Cortlandt, New York
Bats:	Right
Throws:	Right

Samuel Stafura (born November 15, 2004) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Cincinnati Reds organization.

Amateur career

Stafura grew up in Cortlandt Manor, New York and attended Walter Panas High School.^[1] He was named the New York Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year as a senior.^[2] Stafura committed to play college baseball at Clemson.^[3]

Professional career

Stafura was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 43rd overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.^[4] He signed with the team on July 17, 2023, and received an over-slot signing bonus of $2.497 million.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Will Yankees draft another SS in 1st round? ESPN mock floats a new name. Kevin. Manahan. NJ.com. June 2, 2023. July 7, 2023.
2. Web site: Baseball: Panas' Sam Stafura named 2022-23 Gatorade New York Player of the Year. The Journal News. June 2, 2023. July 9, 2023.
3. Web site: Clemson's Grice taken in MLB Draft, along with a pair of Tiger recruits. Post and Courier. July 9, 2023. July 10, 2023.
4. Web site: Reds' Sammy Stafura: Goes 43rd overall. CBS Sports. RotoWire. July 9, 2023. July 10, 2023.
5. Web site: Cincinnati Reds sign 2nd round pick Sammy Stafura to over-slot deal. Wick. Terrell. RedReporter.com. SB Nation. July 17, 2023. July 18, 2023.