David Festa

David Festa, a right-handed pitcher, was born on March 8, 2000, in Verona, New Jersey. Standing at 6 feet 6 inches and weighing 185 pounds, Festa attended Seton Hall Prep before playing college baseball at Seton Hall University. Selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 13th round of the 2021 MLB Draft, Festa made his MLB debut on June 27, 2024, with the Twins. Throughout his budding career, Festa has shown potential as a starting pitcher. In the 2025 season, he recorded a 5.4 ERA with 53 strikeouts over 53.1 innings pitched. His performance included a WHIP of 1.275 and a batting average against of .240. Festa's fastball, noted for its average velocity of 94.1 mph, is complemented by a slider and changeup, with his slider achieving an average spin rate of 2595 RPM. Festa's ability to deliver consistent pitches from an extension of around 7 feet gives him an edge on the mound. Despite some challenges, including a high earned run average during certain stretches, Festa's promising skills and development indicate his capacity to grow into a more formidable pitcher in the league. As of now, he continues to be an active player for the Minnesota Twins, wearing jersey number 58.