The Phillies have several switch-hitters on their roster, but now they have a switch-pitcher after trading minor-league outfielder Joey Curletta for Pat Venditte from the Seattle Mariners.He will join the team as a non-roster invitee after his time in the World Baseball Classic with Team Italy is over.
In 41 career major-league games, Venditte has a 4.97 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 1.83 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He has pitched in the majors for Athletics, Blue Jays, and Mariners.
Venditte’s claim to fame is obvious as he throws with both his right and left hand in games.