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#22 |
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Birthplace: |
Rockton, Ill. |
DOB: |
May 16, 1986 |
Bats: |
R |
Throws: |
R |
Height: |
6' 4" |
Weight: |
190 lbs |
NOTABLE: The RiverHawks acquired the former Hononegah High School pitcher on May 3 in a trade with Southern Illinois. Rockford gave up its second-round pick in the tryout camp draft. ... Scarpetta is a member of a local pitching legacy – his cousin, Cody, is in the Milwaukee organization; his brother, Ryan, is a freshman at Rock Valley College; his father, Dennis, spent two seasons in the Philadelphia organization; Cody’s father, Dan, pitched professionally for eight seasons with Milwaukee, Texas and Los Angeles. Brett Scarpetta is an assistant coach at RVC. … Scarpetta was picked twice in the major-league draft – out of high school in the 18th round in 2004 by the Chicago White Sox and out of Madison Area Technical Institute in the 38th round by Atlanta a year later – but passed on both teams. … Scarpetta was 2-1 with a 4.90 ERA in three career starts against Rockford. … Struck out career-high 11 against Florence on Aug. 7, 2008. |
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