ProfileHt.: 5'10" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School
Lipscomb
Drafted in the 40th round (1,215th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2017 (signed for $10,000).
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Passantino was arguably the most dominant pitcher in the Cape Cod League as a rising junior, posting a 1.13 ERA in 55.2 innings. This spring, Passantino posted a robust 95-to-9 strikeout-to-walk ration. He's not overpower, throwing his fastball in the mid to upper 80s. He has a sharp slider and shows flashes with a curveball too. Passantino's loud performance could intrigue some teams, but he could also end up back at Lipscomb for one more year.
Career Transactions
Altoona Curve released RHP Jeffrey Passantino.
RHP Jeffrey Passantino assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates.
RHP Jeffrey Passantino roster status changed by Pittsburgh Pirates.
Italy activated RHP Jeffrey Passantino.
Italy activated RHP Jeffrey Passantino.
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