Steve Selsky


Steven Garth Selsky is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox.

Career

Amateur

Selsky played college baseball at the University of Arizona. He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 34th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft but did not sign and returned to Arizona. In 2009, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox and the Orleans Firebirds, and returned to the league in 2010 and 2011 to play again for the Firebirds.

Cincinnati Reds

He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 33rd round of the 2011 MLB Draft, and was called up to the major leagues for the first time on May 20, 2016. On January 19, 2017, Selsky was designated for assignment by the Reds.

Boston Red Sox

Selsky was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox on January 25, 2017. He was designated for assignment on August 23, 2017. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017. He re-signed with the Red Sox on February 7, 2018, on a minors contract. He was released on March 31, 2018.

Second stint with Cincinnati Reds

On April 9, 2018, Selsky signed a minor-league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.

Personal

Selsky's father, Steve Sr., played baseball for several Chicago White Sox minor league affiliates. His mother, Lou Ann, was part of the national volleyball team in 1980 and went to the world games. His oldest sister, Stesha, was a volleyball player at the University of Michigan. His twin sister, Samantha, was a two-time All-American at the University of Dayton. His wife, Brittany, was also a soccer player at his alma mater, the University of Arizona.