Rocco Maniscalco
| Rocco Maniscalco | |
|---|---|
| St. Louis Cardinals | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: May 1, 2009 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right |
Andrew Rocco Maniscalco (born May 1, 2009) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
Amateur career
Maniscalco attended Oxford High School in Oxford, Alabama, where he played baseball. Originally set to graduate in 2027, he reclassified to the class of 2026, making him the youngest draft-eligible player for the upcoming MLB draft.[1] As a senior in 2026, he hit .330 with four home runs, 39 RBI, and 45 stolen bases.[2] He committed to play college baseball at Mississippi State University.[3] After the high school season, he participated in the 2026 MLB Draft Combine at Chase Field.[4]
Professional career
Maniscalco was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the second round with the 50th overall pick of the 2026 Major League Baseball draft.[5][6] At age 17 and two months, he became the youngest player ever selected in the MLB draft.[7] He signed with the Cardinals for a $3.2 million signing bonus.[8]
Personal life
Manisalco's father, Matthew, was the first ever Alabama Mr. Baseball and was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2003 Major League Baseball draft.[9]
References
- ↑ Schaeffer, Brenden. "Here are the Cardinals' Day 1 Draft picks. Here's how to follow Day 2". MLB.com. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ "Maniscalco, Austin Headline 2026 All-Calhoun County Baseball Teams". Calhoun Journal. June 12, 2026. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ Sklar, Sam. "Mississippi State signee Rocco Maniscalco picked by St. Louis Cardinals in 2026 MLB Draft". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ Gavlak, Ansley. "High school baseball players who had jaw-dropping performances at 2026 MLB Draft Combine". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ Erickson, Ethan (July 11, 2026). "Rocco Maniscalco 'on a mission,' Cardinals scouting head Randy Flores says". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ Ashworth, Thomas (July 11, 2026). "Oxford star infielder selected by St. Louis Cardinals in second round of 2026 MLB Draft". AL.com. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ Hale, Jamie (July 11, 2026). "Oxford's Rocco Maniscalco becomes youngest player ever drafted". WBMA. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ Goold, Derrick (July 21, 2026). "Cardinals reach over-slot deal with second-rounder Rocco Maniscalco, youngest player drafted". St. Louis Post Dispatch. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
- ↑ Mitchell, Julian (July 11, 2026). "Family, hard work fuel Oxford's Rocco Maniscalco's draft rise". WVTM. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
External Links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)