Anthony Rizzo
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Anthony Rizzo
| Born: | August 8, 1989 |
| Birthplace: | Parkland, Florida |
| Height: | 6' 3" |
| Weight: | 220 lbs. |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
| Drafted: | 2007: 6th Round, 204th Pick by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | None |
| High School: | Stoneman Douglas HS (FL) |
| ETA: | 2012 |
Anthony Rizzo (born August 8, 1989 in Parkland, FL), was selected by the Boston Red Sox with the 204th pick (6th Round) of the 2007 Amateur Draft, out of Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The Red Sox signed Rizzo on draft deadline day, to a signing bonus of $325,000.
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Scouting Report
- Tough as nails 1B with an excellent build for his age. Very good overall approach at the plate, with a good eye, bat speed, timing, and contact. Strong power to all fields. In the field, Rizzo is an average to above average defender with a solid arm. He has surprising lateral quickness for his size. Said to be a leader by example and a great teammate. ~ SoxProspects.com
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Amateur Career
- During his senior season at Stoneman Douglas High School (Parkland, FL), Rizzo batted .468 with 40 RBI and a school-record 11 home runs. Anthony also set a school record with 28 walks, including 5 intentional walks in one game against rival Coconut Creek. That season Rizzo lead a young (only 3 seniors) Douglas High team to the Class 6A regional semifinals where it lost to Palm Beach Central.
- Rizzo was a four-year starter during his years at Stoneman Douglas High School.
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Amateur Awards
- 2007 Class 6A-5A-4A Player of the Year
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Minor League Career
- 2007: Rizzo was selected by Boston in the 6th round of the 2007 First-Year Player Draft and assigned to the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Red Sox. Due to the fact that he signed late into the summer Rizzo only played in 6 games, hitting 0.286 (6-for-21), with 6 runs, 3 rbi, and 1 home run. One stat that caught some scouts eye was that struck out only twice in 21 at-bats, a low total for a 17 year old in his first professional season.
- 2008: Rizzo was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphona in May 2008. His treatment is expected to take 6 to 8 months, and he's said to have an excellent chance of cure and complete recovery.
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Trivia
- In 2007, Rizzo was ranked #17 on the Red Sox Top 30 Prospects list, according to Baseball America.
- Prior to signing with the Red Sow, Rizzo committed to attend Florida Atlantic.
- Rizzo's brother John, is an offensive lineman on the football team at Florida Atlantic.
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External Links
- Anthony Rizzo - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects
- Anthony Rizzo - Minor League Stats Courtesy of Baseball Reference
- Rizzo Article (High School) - Courtesy of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel
