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Mets Sign 19-Year-Old Italian Pitching Sensation

7/5/2025

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The New York Mets have made a groundbreaking move by signing 19-year-old Italian pitcher Matteo Marelli, their first European amateur recruit. With a fastball that reaches an impressive 94 mph, Marelli caught scouts' attention during European Development Tournaments. Eager to evolve into a starting pitcher, he will kick off his professional journey in the Dominican Republic.

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The New York Mets have made a groundbreaking move by signing 19-year-old Italian pitcher Matteo Marelli, their first European amateur recruit. With a fastball that reaches an impressive 94 mph, Marelli caught scouts' attention during European Development Tournaments. Eager to evolve into a starting pitcher, he will kick off his professional journey in the Dominican Republic.