Sonny DiChiara

Sonny DiChiara (born July 29, 1999) is an American baseball first baseman who plays in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Sonny DiChiara
Los Angeles Angels
First baseman
Born: (1999-07-29) July 29, 1999
Homewood, Alabama, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Amateur career

DiChiara grew up in Hoover, Alabama and attended Hoover High School.[1]

DiChiara began his collegiate career at Samford. He was named the Southern Conference Freshman of the Year after hitting 21 home runs and driving in 55 runs.[2] DiChiara was batting .328 before the 2020 season was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic.[3] As a junior, he batted .273 and led the Southern Conference with 18 home runs.[4] After the season DiChiara transferred to Auburn.[5]

DiChiara entered his senior season at the Tigers' starting first baseman.[6] He was named the Southeastern Conference Co-Player of the Year at the end of the season, sharing the award with Louisiana State University’s Dylan Crews.[7]

Professional career

DiChiara was selected in the fifth round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft by the Los Angeles Angels.[8] He was assigned to the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas to start his professional career.[9]

References

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