Slade Cecconi

About

Right-handed starting pitcher that was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the 33rd overall pick in the 2020 Major League Draft. He was later acquired by the Cleveland Guardians via trade in December 2024. Prior to being drafted, he played college baseball at the University of Miami.

Before Fame

During his senior year at the Trinity Preparatory School, he was named an Under Armour All-American. At the time, he was originally drafted by the Baltimore Orioles but he eventually decided to go to college instead. 

Trivia

He made his official MLB debut while playing against the San Francisco Giants on August 2, 2023. Unfortunately, he lost his debut by a score of 4-2. 

Family Life

Growing up, he lived with his family in Oviedo, Florida.

Associated With

He was once packaged in a trade that also included Josh Naylor.