WILD THINGS INK RIGHTY AND FORMER RED SOX FARMHAND JORDAN DIVALERIO TO DEAL
The Washington Wild Things have agreed to a deal with right-handed pitcher Jordan DiValerio that brings the former Red Sox farmhand to the Wild Things for the 2024 season.
DiValerio signed as an undrafted free agent with the Boston Red Sox organization June 14, 2020, after finishing his collegiate career at Saint Joseph's. In the Red Sox' system, he reached as far as High-A Greenville in three seasons total in the organization. In 2021, he was 9-4 in 31 games that allowed him to total 72.1 innings. He walked only 16 batters and fanned 72 that season. The next season, he pitched in one game for Salem (A-ball) and 29 for Greenville), totaling 67.2 innings. He walked 15 and struck out 67. Last year, he won five games, starting five of the 30 he appeared in for Greenville. In 72.2 innings, he walked only 15 and struck out 68.
The righty pitched four seasons at St. Joseph's and amassed a 10-10 record and a 3.97 career ERA in college across 40 games (23 starts). In 145 innings, he walked 47, struck out 149 and allowed only 134 hits, less than one per inning. He pitched three seasons in collegiate summer leagues, two in the NECL, where he was an all-star both seasons with Upper Valley.
The Nescopeck, Pennsylvania native played his high-school ball at Berwick Area High School where he was a three-time All-Wyoming Valley Conference First Team honoree. He posted a sub-2.00 ERA in each of his last three seasons and also lettered in both football and basketball.
Washington is set to open its season at home Friday, May 10 against the Boomers. Season ticket and group packages are available for purchase now by calling 866-456-WILD or going to washingtonwildthings.com. Fans can also follow the team's social media pages and site for news on the building of the roster, including on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and now, once again, YouTube. Search @WashWildThings, go to youtube.com/@WashWildThings or go to facebook.com/washingtonwildthings.
ABOUT THE WASHINGTON WILD THINGS
The Washington Wild Things are a professional baseball team that plays in the MLB-partnered Frontier League. The team has won eight division championships and has been to four Frontier League Championship Series within their numerous playoff appearances. Fans and media can stay aware of all the happenings within the Wild Things' organization, both on and off the field, by following the team's social media platforms and website: washingtonwildthings.com. For other inquiries, call the front office at 724-250-9555 or 866-456-WILD.
