Spencer Arrighetti

Spencer Arrighetti is a professional baseball pitcher born on January 2, 2000, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A right-handed pitcher both in throwing and batting, Arrighetti is known for his time with the Houston Astros in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his MLB journey when he was drafted by the Astros in the sixth round of the 2021 draft, marking a significant milestone in his career. Arrighetti made his MLB debut on April 10, 2024. Since then, he has showcased his skills on the mound with notable pitching performances. In 2024, he achieved an impressive k9 rate of 10.611, indicating his ability to strike out batters effectively. Moreover, he maintained a WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched) of 1.4069, which reflects his efficiency in minimizing base runners. Arrighetti's pitching arsenal includes a variety of pitches such as the four-seam fastball, curveball, and cutter. His fastball averages a release speed of 94.1 mph, reaching up to 97.6 mph. This pitch, combined with a spin rate averaging 2306 RPM, showcases his ability to generate velocity and spin, crucial for deceiving batters. Throughout his career, Arrighetti has demonstrated resilience and adaptability, contributing to his team's efforts on multiple occasions. His fielding percentage stands at a perfect 1.0, indicating his reliability in fielding his position. As a young pitcher, Spencer Arrighetti continues to build his legacy in the MLB with each outing on the mound.