Khristian Curtis
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| Born | May 9, 2002 Beaumont, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | baseball pitcher |
Khristian Steven Curtis (born May 9, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Amateur career
Curtis was born in Beaumont, Texas, and grew up in Port Neches, Texas, where he attended Port Neches–Groves High School.[1] He began his collegiate baseball career at Texas A&M University, making five starts in 2022 before a season-ending injury. He finished the season with a 2–0 record, a 1.42 ERA, and 15 strikeouts over 19.0 innings pitched.
After recovering from two elbow surgeries, Curtis transferred to Arizona State University for the 2023 season. He made 14 starts for the Arizona State Sun Devils baseball|Sun Devils, going 4–3 with a 7.03 ERA across 64 innings. Despite inconsistent statistical results, he drew interest from scouts for his physical frame, fastball velocity (topping 98 mph), and a diverse pitch mix including a cutter, slider, curveball, and changeup.[2]
Curtis entered the 2023 Major League Baseball draft ranked as the 126th-best prospect by Baseball America and 197th by MLB Pipeline.[3]
Professional career
Curtis was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 12th round (347th overall) of the 2023 MLB Draft. He signed with the organization for an over-slot bonus of $500,000, reflecting the Pirates’ belief in his long-term development potential despite his injury history.[4]
References
- ↑ "PNG's Khristian Curtis drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates". The Port Arthur News. July 15, 2023. Archived from the original on January 22, 2025. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Khristian Curtis Stats & Scouting Report". Baseball America. January 9, 2025. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ↑ "3 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects primed for breakout seasons in 2025". Rum Bunter. February 21, 2025. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ↑ "2025 Pirates Prospect Breakout Candidate: Khristian Curtis". Journey to the 412. November 8, 2024. Archived from the original on May 14, 2025. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
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