Samuel Aldegheri became the first Italian born and raised player to pitch in the majors when the Los Angeles Angels faced the Seattle Mariners Friday night. The 22-year-old left hander went five innings and allowed seven runs, but only two were earned.
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Samuel Aldegheri prepares to throw to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners , Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Samuel Aldegheri throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners , Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif.
After allowing five unearned runs in the first, Aldegheri got through five innings. He allowed seven runs, but only two were earned. He gave up seven hits, including a two-run homer to Julio Rodriguez in the fourth, with two walks and three strikeouts.Aldegheri is the fifth Italian-born pitcher to reach the majors and first since Marino Pieretti, who played for three teams during a six-year career that ended with Cleveland in 1950.
Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza, who managed Italy in the World Baseball Classic in 2023, was happy to hear about Aldegheri’s promotion and wished him “in boca al lupo.” The Italian translation is “into the wolf’s mouth” but it is an idiom used to wish theater performers or athletes good luck. “The entire country of Italy is extremely proud and excited for the debut of Samuel. With his success we hope to start a new chapter of popularity and player development,” Piazza said.
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