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Jacob Steinmetz (born July 19, 2003) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He was selected as the 77th overall pick in the 2021 first-year player draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks.[1][2][3][4] He signed for a below-slot $500,000. He is the first practicing Orthodox Jewish player to be selected by a major league team.[5][6][7][8]

Jacob Steinmetz
Arizona Diamondbacks
Pitcher
Born: (2003-07-19) July 19, 2003 (age 19)
Queens, New York
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Pitching style


The 6' 6”, 224 lbs pitcher can throw a fastball at up to 97 miles per hour.[3][9]


Personal life


Steinmetz, a Woodmere, New York native, graduated from the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) in 2021, where he played as well, landing him a scholarship to Fordham University, where he was to play at the NCAA Division I level.[10] His father, Elliot Steinmetz, is the Yeshiva University Men's Basketball Coach. Steinmetz is the first practicing Orthodox Jew to be drafted into the MLB. He keeps the Sabbath and eats only kosher food.[11][9][12][13]


References


  1. "Diamondbacks' Jacob Steinmetz: Taken by Diamondbacks". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  2. "Woodmere & HAFTR Native Jacob Steinmetz Makes History By Winning 77th Pick in the 2021 MLB Draft". 5 Towns Central. 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  3. "D-backs make draft history with Steinmetz pick". ESPN.com. 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  4. Waszak Jr, Dennis. "Jacob Steinmetz becomes first known Orthodox Jewish player drafted into the MLB". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  5. Charry, Rob (July 12, 2021). "Baseball phenom Jacob Steinmetz becomes first known Orthodox player drafted into the MLB". The Forward. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  6. "Jacob Steinmetz Class of 2021 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA". Perfect Game. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  7. "Jacob Steinmetz selected by Arizona Diamondbacks, becomes 1st known drafted practicing Orthodox Jew". ABC News. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  8. "Long Island Native Jacob Steinmetz Makes History As First Orthodox Jewish Player To Be Drafted To MLB". 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  9. Braziller, Zach (2021-07-12). "Diamondbacks select Jacob Steinmetz, first known Orthodox Jewish player drafted". New York Post. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  10. "Woodmere fireballler Jacob Steinmetz drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks". Herald Community Newspapers. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  11. "Orthodox Jewish wunderkind becomes newest Major League Baseball draftee". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  12. "Woodmere pitcher Steinmetz is top LIer selected in MLB amateur draft". Newsday. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  13. "Meet Jacob Steinmetz, the 17-year-old Orthodox Jew with a 92 MPH fastball". Sports Rabbi. 2021-01-19. Retrieved 2021-07-13.



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