Back to the Houston Astros Newsfeed

Oops! All Astros: Spencer Arrighetti

Spencer Arrighetti is a six-foot-two, 186 lb. right-handed pitcher from Albuquerque, NM. Born on January 2, 2001, he was a sixth-round pick of the Astros in 2021 out of the University of Louisiana. Taken 178th overall, only one-of-16 to make the majors have a career WAR of over 2.0, Mike Boddicker (31.2).

Arrighetti is the 108th player drafted out of UL, 14 of whom eventually reached the majors. led by 1978 American League Cy Young Award winner Ron Guidry (47.8 WAR). After getting drafted, he signed to a contract that included a $147,500 bonus.