• Full name Daniel Altavilla
  • Born 09/08/1992 in Mckeesport, PA
  • Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 226 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Mercyhurst
  • Debut 08/27/2016
  • Drafted in the 5th round (141st overall) by the Seattle Mariners in 2014 (signed for $250,000).
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    After going undrafted out of high school, Altavilla became a dominant starter and won the Division II pitcher of the year award this spring. He finished the year with a 1.23 ERA in 80 innings, striking out 14.5/9 IP with a 5.2 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He struck out more than 40 percent of the hitters he faced. He also struck out more than a hitter per inning last summer in the Cape Cod League. Altavilla sits 90-93 mph and touches 95. His heater plays up with above-average armside bore and is tough on righthanded hitters. His slider is fringy but plays as average because of the way he deploys it. His changeup with split-like action is at least an average offering. He projects to have average control. The 6-foot, 200-pound Altavilla has a strong, physical build but no projection, and he projects as a reliever because of effort in his delivery.

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Career Transactions

  • RHP Dan Altavilla elected free agency.
  • Kansas City Royals sent RHP Dan Altavilla outright to Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Kansas City Royals designated RHP Dan Altavilla for assignment.
  • Kansas City Royals sent RHP Dan Altavilla on a rehab assignment to Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Dan Altavilla from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right oblique strain.
  • Kansas City Royals placed RHP Dan Altavilla on the 15-day injured list. Right oblique strain.
  • Kansas City Royals selected the contract of RHP Dan Altavilla from Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Worcester Red Sox sent RHP Dan Altavilla on a rehab assignment to Greenville Drive.
  • Worcester Red Sox sent RHP Dan Altavilla on a rehab assignment to FCL Red Sox.
  • Worcester Red Sox sent RHP Dan Altavilla on a rehab assignment to FCL Red Sox.
  • Worcester Red Sox sent RHP Dan Altavilla on a rehab assignment to FCL Red Sox.
  • Worcester Red Sox sent RHP Dan Altavilla on a rehab assignment to FCL Red Sox.
  • Worcester Red Sox placed RHP Dan Altavilla on the 7-day injured list.
  • Worcester Red Sox placed RHP Dan Altavilla on the 10-day injured list.
  • Worcester Red Sox placed RHP Dan Altavilla on the 7-day injured list.
  • RHP Dan Altavilla roster status changed by Boston Red Sox.
  • Boston Red Sox invited non-roster RHP Dan Altavilla to spring training.

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