Anthony Veneziano

Anthony Veneziano
Veneziano with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2023
Texas Rangers
Pitcher
Born: (1997-09-01) September 1, 1997
Hackettstown, New Jersey, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Professional debut
MLB: September 26, 2023, for the Kansas City Royals
KBO: March 31, 2026, for the SSG Landers
MLB statistics
(through 2025 season)
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average3.98
Strikeouts40
KBO statistics
(through 2026 season)
Win–loss record2–5
Earned run average6.10
Strikeouts68
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Anthony James Veneziano (born September 1, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Miami Marlins, and St. Louis Cardinals. He has also played in the KBO League for the SSG Landers.

Early life

Veneziano attended Warren Hills Regional High School in Washington Township, Warren County, New Jersey[1] and played college baseball at Coastal Carolina University. In 2018, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2]

Career

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals drafted Veneziano in the 10th round, with the 289th overall selection, of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.[3] He made his professional debut with the Idaho Falls Chukars. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

Veneziano returned to action in 2021 with the Quad Cities River Bandits, making 22 starts and logging a 6–4 record and 3.75 ERA with 127 strikeouts across 93+2⁄3 innings pitched.[5] Veneziano spent 2022 with the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals, making 26 appearances (25 starts) and posting a 6–9 record and 5.72 ERA with 129 strikeouts.

Veneziano started the 2023 season with Northwest Arkansas before being promoted to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers during the season.[6] In 26 games (25 starts) split between the two clubs, he had a cumulative 10–5 record and 3.55 ERA with 127 strikeouts in 132 innings pitched. On September 19, Veneziano was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[7] He made only two appearances in his rookie season, pitching 2+1⁄3 scoreless innings.

Veneziano was optioned to Triple-A to begin the 2024 season.[8] In two games for the Royals, he compiled a 4.50 ERA with two strikeouts across two innings. Veneziano was designated for assignment by Kansas City on September 1.[9]

Miami Marlins

On September 3, 2024, Veneziano was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins.[10] The next day, the team added him to their active roster, replacing George Soriano.[11] Veneziano made 10 appearances down the stretch for Miami, posting a 1–0 record and 3.18 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 11+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Veneziano made 24 appearances for Miami in 2025, recording a 4.71 ERA with 20 strikeouts over 21 innings of work. He was designated for assignment by the Marlins following the promotion of Jakob Marsee on August 1.[12]

St. Louis Cardinals

On August 4, 2025, Veneziano was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals.[13] In two appearances for the Cardinals, he recorded a 4.50 ERA with five strikeouts over four innings of work. On November 6, Veneziano was removed from the 40-man roster. He rejected an outright assignment and elected free agency.[14]

SSG Landers

On December 15, 2025, Veneziano signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.[15] He was released on January 10, 2026, in order to pursue an opportunity overseas.[16] On January 19, Veneziano signed with the SSG Landers of the KBO League, filling the spot vacated by Drew VerHagen, who had failed a physical exam.[17] In 16 starts, he posted a 2–5 record with a 6.10 ERA and 68 strikeouts across 79+2⁄3 innings pitched. On July 4, Veneziano was released by SSG.[18]

Texas Rangers

On July 24, 2026, Veneziano signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.[19]

References

  1. ↑ Hinkel, Tom (March 9, 2016). "Veneziano enjoys best of both worlds for Warren Hills basketball". Lehigh Valley Live. Archived from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Anthony Veneziano - Profile". Pointstreak. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Baseball: Warren Hills grad Anthony Veneziano taken in 10th round of MLB Draft by Royals". nj.com. June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  4. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  5. ↑ Mitchell, Bill (January 4, 2022). "Royals Lefthander Anthony Veneziano Pops Onto Radar In 2021". Baseball America. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Royals minor league report: Veneziano showcasing impeccable command in Double-A". Bally Sports. May 12, 2023. Archived from the original on May 22, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Royals Select Anthony Veneziano, Designate Matt Beaty For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Royals' Anthony Veneziano: Optioned to Omaha". CBS Sports. March 21, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Royals Select Yuli Gurriel". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Marlins Claim Anthony Veneziano, Designate Three Players For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Miami Marlins Roster Moves: Anthony Veneziano, George Soriano". thereportonsports.com. September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Marlins Designate Anthony Veneziano For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Cardinals Claim Anthony Veneziano From Marlins". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  14. ↑ Franco, Anthony (November 7, 2025). "Braves Claim Michael Siani From Cardinals". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  15. ↑ McDonald, Darragh (December 15, 2025). "Rangers Sign Anthony Veneziano To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Rangers Release Anthony Veneziano". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Anthony Veneziano Signs With KBO's SSG Landers". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  18. ↑ Yoo, Jee-ho (July 4, 2026). "Landers release slumping starter Veneziano". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Rangers, Anthony Veneziano Agree To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
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