• Full name Anthony Vincent Rizzo
  • Born 08/08/1989 in Parkland, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 240 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Marjory Stoneman Douglas
  • Debut 06/09/2011
  • Drafted in the 6th round (204th overall) by the Boston Red Sox in 2007 (signed for $325,000).
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    Anthony Rizzo also has plus raw power, but lacks fluidity in his swing and is relegated to first base as a professional. He performed well enough on big stages with a wood bat to be a factor in the fifth round, while some other teams have expressed no interest in drafting him.

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  • Rated Best Batting Prospect in the Pacific Coast League in 2012
  • Rated Best Power Hitter in the San Diego Padres in 2012
  • Rated Best Power Prospect in the Pacific Coast League in 2011
  • Rated Best Power Hitter in the San Diego Padres in 2011
  • Rated Best Power Hitter in the Boston Red Sox in 2011
  • Rated Best Defensive 1B in the Eastern League in 2010
  • Rated Best Defensive 1B in the South Atlantic League in 2009

Scouting Reports

Career Transactions

  • New York Yankees activated 1B Anthony Rizzo from the 60-day injured list.
  • sent 1B Anthony Rizzo on a rehab assignment to Somerset Patriots.
  • New York Yankees sent 1B Anthony Rizzo on a rehab assignment to Somerset Patriots.
  • New York Yankees sent 1B Anthony Rizzo on a rehab assignment to Somerset Patriots.
  • New York Yankees transferred 1B Anthony Rizzo from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right forearm fracture.
  • New York Yankees placed 1B Anthony Rizzo on the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 17, 2024. Right forearm fracture.
  • New York Yankees placed 1B Anthony Rizzo on the 10-day injured list. Post-concussion syndrome.

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