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Zander Mueth

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Zander Mueth
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitcher
Born: (2005-06-22) June 22, 2005 (age 19)
Millstadt, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Zander Mueth (born June 22, 2005) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Amateur career

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Mueth attended Belleville High School-East in Belleville, Illinois. In Mueth's senior season, he struck out 62 batters over a span of 37 and 2/3 innings.[1][2] Mueth was invited to play in the High School All-American Game that was held in Dodger Stadium.[3] Mueth is committed to play college baseball at Ole Miss.[4]

Professional career

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Mueth was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round, with the 67th overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[5][6] On July 20, 2023, Mueth signed with the Pirates for a signing bonus worth $1,797,500.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Overbey, Steve (July 11, 2023). "Belleville East grad Zander Mueth selected by Pittsburgh in second round of MLB draft". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  2. ^ Destin, Andrew. "Pirates select Michigan State shortstop Mitch Jebb with No. 42 overall pick, high-school right-hander Zander Mueth at No. 67". Post-Gazette. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  3. ^ Miller, Corey (July 13, 2022). "Belleville East star pitcher Zander Mueth heads to High School All-American Game with big dreams". KSDK. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  4. ^ Eckert, David. "Ole Miss baseball signee Zander Mueth selected by Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023 MLB Draft". Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  5. ^ delos Santos, Justice. "After Skenes, Bucs add Jebb, Mueth on Day 1". MLB.com. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  6. ^ Otstott, Justin (July 10, 2023). "Pittsburgh Pirates Draft: Examining Where Zander Mueth Fits in the Farm System". Rum Bunter. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  7. ^ "Pirates sign 20 of their 21 Draft picks". MLB.com. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
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