Spencer Zane Arrighetti, born on January 2, 2000, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros. He attended Cinco Ranch High School in Katy, Texas, and played college baseball at TCU, Navarro College, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. In 2021, he led the Ragin’ Cajuns with 83.2 innings pitched, posting a 7–6 record with a 3.12 ERA and a team-high 91 strikeouts.
Arrighetti was drafted by the Astros in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB Draft. He debuted in the majors on April 10, 2024, against the Kansas City Royals. In his rookie season, he made 29 appearances, starting 28 games, and achieved a 7–13 record with a 4.63 ERA and 171 strikeouts over 145 innings. His performance earned him the Houston Astros Rookie of the Year award.
In the Astros’ season-opening series against the New York Mets, Arrighetti delivered a standout performance. He pitched six innings, allowing one run on a single hit, striking out five, and issuing two walks. His efforts, combined with contributions from relievers, limited the Mets to just one hit, securing a 2-1 victory.
Arrighetti’s strong start to the 2025 season has positioned him as a reliable option in fantasy leagues. His performance against the Mets has garnered attention, making him a pitcher to watch as he continues to build on this early success.
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