Amanda Gianelloni

Amanda Gianelloni
San Francisco Firebells – No. 5
Second baseman
Born: (1997-02-17) February 17, 1997
Thibodaux, Louisiana, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
WPBL debut
San Francisco Firebells
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Medals
Women's baseball
Representing  United States
Women's Baseball World Cup
Silver medal – second place2024 CanadaTeam competition

Amanda Gianelloni (born February 17, 1997) is an American professional baseball player. She is currently a second baseman for the San Francisco Firebells of the Women's Pro Baseball League.

Early life and education

Gianelloni was born in Thibodaux, Louisiana.[1] She attended Assumption High School in Napoleonville.[2]

Gianelloni attended Nicholls State University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in marketing in 2018 and a Master of Business Administration in 2021.[3] She played shortstop for the Nicholls Colonels softball team, where she set the program record for career RBIs.[4][5] In 2024, she was inducted to the Nicholls Athletics Hall of Fame.[3]

Professional career

Gianelloni was added to the United States women's national baseball team roster in 2016.[6] At the 2024 Women's Baseball World Cup, she won the silver medal with the rest of the national team.[7][8]

In the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League draft, Gianelloni was selected eighth overall by WPBL San Francisco.[9] On November 21, 2025, she became the first player to officially sign with the league.[10][11]

Personal life

Gianelloni married Victoria Price in 2024.[12][13]

References

  1. ↑ "Amanda Gianelloni". Nicholls Colonels. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Community: Outstanding Assumption High alumna makes history". The Advocate. December 26, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Mackel, Fletcher (April 8, 2026). "Nicholls State alumna Amanda Gianelloni playing in inaugural Women's Professional Baseball League". WDSU. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  4. ↑ McElroy, Kelly (July 15, 2018). "Local woman to play again for U.S. Baseball National Team". The Houma Courier. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Nicholls Athletics Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Honorees". Nicholls State University Athletics. October 21, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  6. ↑ Renois, Teddy (July 5, 2016). "Nicholls' Gianelloni earns spot on USA Women's Baseball roster". The Houma Courier. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  7. ↑ "USA Baseball confirms final roster for WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals 2024". World Baseball Softball Confederation. July 21, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  8. ↑ Clair, Michael (August 23, 2024). "USWNT stars Hugo and Lansdell reflect on silver medal at Women's Baseball World Cup". MLB. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Fourteen Alumni Selected in Inaugural Women's Professional Baseball League Draft". USA Baseball. November 20, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  10. ↑ King, Kellan (July 24, 2026). "First signee to Women's Pro Baseball League sees unique path forward". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  11. ↑ Milligan, Rashad (November 21, 2025). "Nicholls State legend makes history as 1st player to sign with Women's Pro Baseball League". The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  12. ↑ Thompson, Abbie (June 30, 2026). "Meet All of the Out Queer Players of the WPBL". GO Magazine. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  13. ↑ Price Gianelloni, Victoria [@victoriagianelloni]; (April 25, 2025). "Half a year ago today, I married my best friend, my heart, my home". Retrieved July 29, 2026 – via Instagram.
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