MAX ROSSITER
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CATCHER
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Born: October 5, 1990 Height: 5’10” Weight: 185 Bats: Right Throws: Right Drafted: 15th Round, 449th Overall, 2013 How Acquired: Draft College: Arizona State University Agent: N/A |
WTM’S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES |
The Pirates took Rossiter for the second year in a row, only 17 rounds earlier this time around. During his two years in JC ball at Central Arizona College and his first year at Arizona State, he showed the ability to hit for average with some doubles power, but his hitting took a backward step during his senior year. His calling card is defense, as he handles a staff and receives well. His arm is average, but it plays better than that due to accuracy and good footwork. Baseball America rated him the 14th best prospect in Arizona in 2012, then 13th best in Arizona and 475th overall in 2013. As a senior, he signed quickly and will head to Jamestown. The Pirates are happy with the role played by a similar catcher, Jacob Stallings, and could be looking for another experienced college backstop to handle their young pitchers. |
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Baseball Reference–Minors Fangraphs MiLB.com
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CONTRACT INFORMATION
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2013: Minor league contract |
PLAYER INFORMATION
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Signing Bonus: MiLB Debut: 2013 MLB Debut: MiLB FA Eligible: 2019 MLB FA Eligible: Rule 5 Eligible: 2016 Added to 40-Man: Options Remaining: 3 MLB Service Time: 0.000 |
TRANSACTIONS
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June 8, 2011: Drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 46th round, 1410th overall pick. June 6, 2012: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 32nd round, 976th overall pick. June 8, 2013: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 15th round, 449th overall pick; signed on June 14. |