Drafted in the 20th round (620th overall) by the New York Yankees in 2008.
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Switch-pitcher Pat Venditte couldn't match his 43 2/3-inning scoreless streak and 1.88 ERA from 2007, but he still had an amazing season nonetheless. Venditte appeared in 37 of Creighton's 58 games, leading he team in wins (nine) and saves (seven) while posting a 101-21 K-BB ratio in 86 innings. The former walk-on has thrown ambidextrously since he was 3, and he recorded a strikeout with each arm 17 different times this year. Scouts consider him more of a novelty than a true prospect, as his stuff is ordinary from both sides. As a righthander, he works with an upper-80s fastball and a curveball, slider and changeup. As a lefty, he drops his arm angle and utilizes a low-80s fastball and a slow, sweepy breaking ball. The Yankees drafted him in the 45th round last year, and someone will take him as a senior sign in the middle rounds this time.
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Venditte's ability to pitch effectively with both arms made him an All-American at Creighton and has allowed him to reach Double-A since signing for $10,000 as a 20th-round pick. He has been even more effective in pro ball than he was in college, going 10-4, 1.70 with 51 saves and 218 strikeouts in 175 innings. Venditte erases platoon advantages for hitters. He has more arm strength as a righthander, sitting in the upper 80s and scraping 90 mph with his fastball. He varies his arm angle and challenges hitters with three pitches, throwing strikes with his curveball and changeup. Venditte showed improvement as a lefthander in 2010, improving his fastball and tightening his slider. His velocity as a lefthander still is a concern, as his fastball operates in the lower 80s and his slider sits around 70 mph. The Yankees haven't considered Venditte a priority, but he has proven himself at every level and earned his first promotion to Double-A in 2010. He figures to return there in 2011, his first extended test at higher levels.
Career Transactions
SHP Pat Venditte elected free agency.
Miami Marlins sent SHP Pat Venditte outright to Wichita Wind Surge.
SHP Pat Venditte roster status changed by Miami Marlins.
Miami Marlins transferred SHP Pat Venditte from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right oblique strain.
Miami Marlins placed SHP Pat Venditte on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 19, 2020. Right oblique strain.
Miami Marlins selected the contract of SHP Pat Venditte from Marlins Alternate Training Site.
SHP Pat Venditte assigned to Marlins Alternate Training Site.
Miami Marlins signed free agent SHP Pat Venditte to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
SHP Pat Venditte elected free agency.
SHP Pat Venditte assigned to Wichita Wind Surge.
Miami Marlins signed free agent SHP Pat Venditte to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
SHP Pat Venditte elected free agency.
Sacramento River Cats activated SHP Pat Venditte from the temporarily inactive list.
Sacramento River Cats placed SHP Pat Venditte on the temporarily inactive list.
San Francisco Giants sent SHP Pat Venditte outright to Sacramento River Cats.
San Francisco Giants designated SHP Pat Venditte for assignment.
San Francisco Giants recalled Pat Venditte from Sacramento River Cats.
San Francisco Giants optioned SHP Pat Venditte to Sacramento River Cats.
San Francisco Giants optioned SHP Pat Venditte to Sacramento River Cats.
San Francisco Giants signed free agent Pat Venditte.
SHP Pat Venditte elected free agency.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated SHP Pat Venditte for assignment.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled SHP Pat Venditte from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Pat Venditte from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned SHP Pat Venditte to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned SHP Pat Venditte to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Pat Venditte from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned SHP Pat Venditte to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Pat Venditte from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Pat Venditte from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned SHP Pat Venditte to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned SHP Pat Venditte to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Pat Venditte from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned SHP Pat Venditte to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Pat Venditte from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned SHP Pat Venditte to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of Pat Venditte from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
SHP Pat Venditte assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent SHP Pat Venditte to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
SHP Pat Venditte elected free agency.
SHP Pat Venditte assigned to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
Philadelphia Phillies traded RF Joey Curletta to Seattle Mariners for SHP Pat Venditte.
Seattle Mariners designated Pat Venditte for assignment.
Seattle Mariners sent SHP Pat Venditte outright to Tacoma Rainiers.
Seattle Mariners recalled SHP Pat Venditte from Tacoma Rainiers.
Toronto Blue Jays traded LHP Pat Venditte to Seattle Mariners for Player To Be Named Later.
Seattle Mariners optioned LHP Pat Venditte to Tacoma Rainiers.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned LHP Pat Venditte to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled Pat Venditte from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned LHP Pat Venditte to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled Pat Venditte from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned LHP Pat Venditte to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled Pat Venditte from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned LHP Pat Venditte to Buffalo Bisons.
Pat Venditte roster status changed by Toronto Blue Jays.
Toronto Blue Jays claimed LHP Pat Venditte off waivers from Oakland Athletics.
Oakland Athletics recalled LHP Pat Venditte from Nashville Sounds.
Oakland Athletics optioned LHP Pat Venditte to Nashville Sounds.
Pat Venditte roster status changed by Oakland Athletics.
Oakland Athletics sent LHP Pat Venditte on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
Oakland Athletics sent LHP Pat Venditte on a rehab assignment to Stockton Ports.
Oakland Athletics selected the contract of LHP Pat Venditte from Nashville Sounds.
LHP Pat Venditte assigned to Nashville Sounds.
Oakland Athletics signed free agent LHP Pat Venditte to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
LHP Pat Venditte assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders from Trenton Thunder.
LHP Pat Venditte assigned to New York Yankees.
Caneros de los Mochis placed LHP Pat Venditte on the reserve list.
LHP Pat Venditte assigned to Caneros de los Mochis.
LHP Pat Venditte assigned to Trenton Thunder from Tampa Yankees.
Pat Venditte assigned to Tampa Yankees from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders sent LHP Pat Venditte on a rehab assignment to GCL Yankees2.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders sent LHP Pat Venditte on a rehab assignment to GCL Yankees1.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders sent LHP Pat Venditte on a rehab assignment to GCL Yankees2.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders sent LHP Pat Venditte on a rehab assignment to GCL Yankees1.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders sent LHP Pat Venditte on a rehab assignment to GCL Yankees2.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders sent LHP Pat Venditte on a rehab assignment to GCL Yankees1.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders sent LHP Pat Venditte on a rehab assignment to GCL Yankees2.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders sent LHP Pat Venditte on a rehab assignment to GCL Yankees1.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders sent LHP Pat Venditte on a rehab assignment to GCL Yankees2.
Pat Venditte roster status changed by Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders placed LHP Pat Venditte on the 7-day disabled list. May 2012 right shoulder surgery
LHP Pat Venditte assigned to Italy.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees activated LHP Pat Venditte from the 7-day disabled list.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees placed LHP Pat Venditte on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to April 30, 2012.
LHP Pat Venditte assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees from Trenton Thunder.
LHP Pat Venditte assigned to New York Yankees.
LHP Pat Venditte transferred to Leones del Escogido from Aguilas de Mexicali.
Pat Venditte assigned to Aguilas de Mexicali.
LHP Pat Venditte assigned to New York Yankees.
Pat Venditte assigned to Trenton Thunder from Tampa Yankees.
LHP Pat Venditte assigned to New York Yankees.
LHP Pat Venditte assigned to Aguilas del Zulia.
Pat Venditte assigned to Tampa Yankees from Charleston RiverDogs.
New York Yankees signed SHP Pat Venditte.
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