PISCATAWAY, N.J. (June 5, 2019) – Gustavo Sosa, a Rutgers baseball signee, was selected in the 19th round of the MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. The catcher from Staten Island was taken as the 567th overall pick. He has until July 12 at 5 p.m. to decide whether to sign a professional contract or enroll at Rutgers. This marks the third-straight year at least one Scarlet Knight signee was drafted by an MLB organization.
“I want to congratulate Gus and his family on his accomplishments, including his selection in the MLB Draft,” interim head coach Phil Cundari said. “We are very excited for him and are looking forward to his ongoing development and future growth.”
Gustavo Sosa
C | 6-2 | 180 | R/R
Staten Island, N.Y./Tottenville High School
Notes: Played this past season at Tottenville High School in Staten Island … helped team to a 15-4 record, winning the PSAL AAA Southern Division … had a .590 on-base percentage for the season with 16 hits and 17 walks … drove in 15 runs and scored 18 times … added seven stolen bases … hit 4-for-6 with three walks, five RBIs and four stolen bases in three playoff games … previously played at Moore Catholic … named First Team All-Staten Island … a Third Team Preseason Underclass All-American … played travel baseball with Richmond County Baseball Club from 2013-18 … took part in mix martial arts for six years … takes part in yoga … son of Gustavo and Lisa Sosa … has two older twins sisters, Carina and Carolina … sisters are in college studying special education and sign language
“I want to congratulate Gus and his family on his accomplishments, including his selection in the MLB Draft,” interim head coach Phil Cundari said. “We are very excited for him and are looking forward to his ongoing development and future growth.”
Gustavo Sosa
C | 6-2 | 180 | R/R
Staten Island, N.Y./Tottenville High School
Notes: Played this past season at Tottenville High School in Staten Island … helped team to a 15-4 record, winning the PSAL AAA Southern Division … had a .590 on-base percentage for the season with 16 hits and 17 walks … drove in 15 runs and scored 18 times … added seven stolen bases … hit 4-for-6 with three walks, five RBIs and four stolen bases in three playoff games … previously played at Moore Catholic … named First Team All-Staten Island … a Third Team Preseason Underclass All-American … played travel baseball with Richmond County Baseball Club from 2013-18 … took part in mix martial arts for six years … takes part in yoga … son of Gustavo and Lisa Sosa … has two older twins sisters, Carina and Carolina … sisters are in college studying special education and sign language
