Relief pitcher Carmen Pignatiello made his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago Cubs on August 16, 2007. The Official Site of the Chicago Cubs: Carmen Pignatiello Biography He was drafted by the Cubs in the 20th round of the 2000 MLB amateur draft and spent the following six seasons playing on their minor league teams.
Career Highlights
- 2000: Selected to the all-state first-team
- 2000: Named co-MVP of the Chicago Catholic League
- 2000: Selected as the 2000 Illinois Baseball Player of the Year by Gatorade
- 2000: Named the 2000 Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year
- 1998: Won a gold medal with the USA Baseball Youth National team The Official Site of the Chicago Cubs: Carmen Pignatiello Biography
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Carmen Pignatiello Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Chicago Cubs
- Official Site of the Chicago Cubs: Carmen Pignatiello Career Stats
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2007
Carmen Pignatiello Timeline
1982: Born on September 12 in Hammond, Indiana
2000: Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 20th round of the 2000 MLB amateur draft
2000: Arizona League Cubs
2001: Boise Hawks
2002: Lansing Lugnuts
2003: Daytona Cubs
2003 2005: West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx
2005: Iowa Cubs
2006: West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx
2006: Iowas Cubs
2007: Tennessee Smokies
2007: Iowa Cubs
August 16, 2008: Major League debut against the Cincinnati Reds
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Fast Facts
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Full name
Carmen Peter Pignatiello
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Born
September 12, 1982
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Birthplace
Hammond, Indiana
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Nickname
Carmen Pignatiello
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Height
6'0"
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Weight
205 lbs
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Position
Relief pitcher
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Bats
Right
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Throws
Left
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High school
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Draft year
2000
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MLB debut
August 16, 2007
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Salary
