Steve Selsky

Steve Selsky
Cincinnati Reds – No. 51
Outfielder
Born: (1989-07-20) July 20, 1989
Manhattan Beach, California
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 20, 2016, for the Cincinnati Reds
Career statistics
(through September 26, 2016)
Batting average .378
Home runs 2
Runs batted in 7
Teams

Steven Garth Selsky (born July 20, 1989) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Selsky played college baseball at the University of Arizona. He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 34th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft but did not sign and returned to Arizona. He was then drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 33rd round of the 2011 MLB Draft. He was called up to the major leagues for the first time on May 20, 2016.[1]

Family

Selsky isn't the only athlete in the family. His father, Steve, was a professional baseball player and part of the first every Major League Draft. His mother, Lou Ann, was part of the national volleyball team in 1980 and went to the world games. His oldest sister, Stesha, was a volleyball player at the University of Michigan. His twin sister, Samantha, was a two-time All-American at the University of Dayton. His wife, Brittany, was also a soccer player at his alma matter, the University of Arizona.

References

  1. Mark Schmetzer - Contributing Writer. "Selsky the latest Bat to join the Reds". Retrieved May 21, 2016.
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