| Charlee Soto | |
|---|---|
| Minnesota Twins | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 31, 2005 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| Died: January 16, 2024 (aged 18) Seneca, South Carolina | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right |
Charles Xavier Soto (born August 31, 2005) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins organization.
Amateur career
Soto was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was raised in Kissimmee, Florida.[1] He attended Reborn Christian Academy.[2] Soto committed to play college baseball at the University of Central Florida.[3]
Professional career
The Minnesota Twins selected Soto in the 1st round, with the 34th overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[4] On July 21, 2023, Soto signed with the Twins for the full-slot value of $2,481,400.[5] Soto his found dead by suicide from Seneca, South Carolina on January 16, 2024.
References
- ↑ Lockard, Melissa (May 10, 2023). "MLB Draft prospect Charlee Soto, armed with high-90s heat, is ready for the next step". The Athletic. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ "A likely MLB 1st-round pick, Charlee Soto blazes own trail". Orlando Sentinel. July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ Borek, Jesse (July 9, 2023). "Baseball is life: Twins' No. 34 pick eager to give back". MLB.com. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Twins' Charlee Soto: Drafted by Twins". CBS Sports. RotoWire. July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Here's the latest on top Draft pick signings and bonuses". MLB.com. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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