Colin Selby

Colin Selby
Selby with the Altoona Curve in 2022
Baltimore Orioles – No. 60
Pitcher
Born: (1997-10-24) October 24, 1997 (age 27)
Chesapeake, Virginia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 9, 2023, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record2–2
Earned run average7.55
Strikeouts35
Teams

Colin Andrew Selby (born October 24, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City Royals. He made his MLB debut in 2023 for the Pirates.

Career

Pittsburgh Pirates

Selby played college baseball at Randolph–Macon College. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 16th round, with the 474th overall selection, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[1] He spent his first professional season with the rookie–level Bristol Pirates, posting a 4.15 ERA across 11 starts. In 2019, Selby spent the season with Single–A Greensboro Grasshoppers, pitching in 17 games and registering a 6–3 record and 2.97 ERA with 86 strikeouts in 88.0 innings of work.[2]

Selby did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] He returned to High–A Greensboro in 2021, making 31 appearances out of the bullpen and logging a 4.37 ERA with 67 strikeouts and 6 saves across 59+2⁄3 innings of work.[4] Selby spent the 2022 season with the Double–A Altoona Curve, also appearing in three games for the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians. In 26 games for Altoona, he recorded a 2.27 ERA with 43 strikeouts and 8 saves in 32+2⁄3 innings pitched.[5]

On November 15, 2022, the Pirates added Selby to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[6] Selby began the 2023 season on the Opening Day roster of the Indianapolis Indians.[7] He spent most of the season as the Indians primary closer, posting a 3.86 ERA with 6 saves in 28 appearances prior to his promotion.[8] On August 8, 2023, Selby was promoted to the major leagues for the first time, making his debut the following day against the Atlanta Braves.[9][10][11] In his debut, Selby pitched 1+2⁄3 innings, recording three strikeouts in relief.[12] He pitched in 21 games during his rookie campaign, struggling to a 9.00 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 24.0 innings pitched.

Selby was optioned to Triple–A Indianapolis to begin the 2024 season.[13] On April 2, 2024, Selby was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Joey Bart.[14]

Kansas City Royals

On April 7, 2024, Selby was traded to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Connor Oliver.[15] He made two appearances for Kansas City, posting a 6.00 ERA with no strikeouts across three innings pitched. Selby was designated for assignment by the Royals on July 6.[16]

Baltimore Orioles

On July 11, 2024, the Royals traded Selby to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations. The Orioles assigned Selby to the Triple–A Norfolk Tides.[17]

References

  1. ^ "Chesapeake's Colin Selby is highest Randolph-Macon player ever picked in MLB Draft". News 3 WTKR Norfolk. June 6, 2018.
  2. ^ "Colin Selby - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  3. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  4. ^ "Colin Selby Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  5. ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects 2023 Outlook: Colin Selby". rumbunter.com. January 9, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  6. ^ "Rodriguez among 4 added to Bucs' 40-man roster". MLB.com.
  7. ^ Kayser, Anna (March 31, 2023). "Top Prospects Highlight Indians Preliminary Opening Day Roster". MLB.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  8. ^ Kayser, Anna (August 8, 2023). "Righty Reliever Colin Selby Recalled by Pirates". MILB.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  9. ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates promote Colin Selby from minors". Reuters. August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  10. ^ Gorman, Kevin (August 8, 2023). "Pirates add RHPs Thomas Hatch, Colin Selby, option Yerry De Los Santos, Osvaldo Bido". Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  11. ^ Mackey, Jason; Destin, Andrew (August 8, 2023). "Colin Selby to make MLB debut as Pirates swap out 2 relievers". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  12. ^ Gorman, Kevin (August 10, 2023). "Colin Selby shows his stuff as small-school success story in major league debut for Pirates". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  13. ^ "Pirates' Colin Selby: Sent down to minors". cbssports.com. March 16, 2024.
  14. ^ "Pirates' Colin Selby: Loses 40-man spot". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "Royals' Colin Selby: Dealt to Kansas City". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  16. ^ "Royals Activate Kris Bubic From 60-Day IL, DFA Colin Selby". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  17. ^ "Royals Trade Colin Selby To Orioles". MLB Trade Rumors. July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.