Andrew James Bellatti (born August 5, 1991) is an American professional

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who is a free agent. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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, and

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. Bellatti was drafted by the Rays in the 12th round of the

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, and made his MLB debut in 2015.

Career

Tampa Bay Rays

Bellatti was drafted by the

in the 12th round, 379th overall, of the

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out of Steele Canyon High School in Spring Valley, California. He made his professional debut with the

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, and played for the rookie ball

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in 2010. In November 2010 he was sentenced to jail for a fatal car crash that he was involved with in January 2010. He had collided head on with an oncoming driver after illegally crossing a double-yellow line and speeding, killing the other driver and injuring the driver's passenger and the passenger in the car with Bellatti. He had been sentenced to eight months, but was released after less than 90 days due to a plea agreement and time served. After he was released from jail he returned to the pitching in the Rays organization. In 2011, Bellatti played for the Low-A

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, pitching to a 3–5 record and 2.63 ERA in 15 games. In 2012, he played for the Single-A

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, recording a 7–3 record and 2.97 ERA with 99 strikeouts 91.0 innings of work. The next year, he split the year between the Single-A

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and the Double-A

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, posting a 7–4 record and 4.30 ERA between the two clubs. In 2014, he spent the season in Montgomery, registering a 2–6 record and 3.68 ERA in 46 appearances. He was assigned to the Triple-A

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to begin the 2015 season. Bellatti was called up to the majors for the first time on May 9, 2015. He made his MLB debut the same day, earning the win after pitching scoreless innings against the Texas Rangers. He finished his rookie season with a 2.31 ERA in 17 appearances. Bellatti began the 2016 season with Durham, and was

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for assignment on June 24, 2016. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Durham on July 4. Bellatti made 13 appearances split between Durham, Montgomery, and Charlotte, registering a cumulative 0–3 record and 6.91 ERA with 21 strikeouts across innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 7.

Baltimore Orioles

On March 14, 2017, Bellatti signed a minor league deal with the

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. He was assigned to the High-A

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but did not play in a game due to injury. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On April 15, 2019, Bellatti signed with the

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of the

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. He pitched a scoreless inning for the club in his only appearance.

New York Yankees

On April 29, 2019, Bellatti's contract was purchased by the

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. Bellatti split time between the High-A

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and the Double-A

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, accumulating a 3–0 record and 5.50 ERA in 25 appearances between the two teams. He was released by the Yankees on August 23, 2019.

Sugar Land Skeeters (second stint)

On February 26, 2020, Bellatti signed with the

of the

. However, Bellatti did not play in a game for the team due to the cancellation of the ALPB season because of the

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. He became a free agent after the year.

Miami Marlins

On March 2, 2021, Bellati signed with the

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of the

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. However, on May 28, Bellatti signed a minor league contract with the

organization. He was assigned to the Double-A

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and later received a promotion to the Triple-A

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, posting a 2.03 ERA in 12 appearances between the two teams. On July 19, Bellatti was selected to the active roster. That day, he made his first MLB appearance since 2015, but allowed 5 earned runs in an inning and a third against the

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. Bellatti was designated for assignment by Miami on July 23 after struggling to a 19.29 ERA in 2 appearances. Bellatti was sent outright to Triple-A Jacksonville on July 26. Bellatti was selected to the 40-man roster on October 1. Bellatti elected free agency on October 21.

Philadelphia Phillies

On November 19, 2021, Bellatti signed a minor league contract with the

. On April 14, 2022, he had his contract purchased from the Triple-A

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. In the 2022 regular season with the Phillies, he was 4–4 with two saves and a 3.31 ERA in 59 games (one start) over 54.1 innings with 78 strikeouts. In 2023, Bellatti pitched in 27 games for the Phillies, registering a 5.11 ERA with 25 strikeouts across innings of work. He was

by the Phillies on February 6, 2024. Bellatti cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A on February 11. In 46 relief outings for Lehigh, he compiled a 4–2 record and 5.48 ERA with 42 strikeouts and 2 saves across innings pitched. Bellatti elected free agency on October 10.

San Diego Padres

On March 10, 2025, Bellatti signed a minor league contract with the

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. In five appearances for the Triple-A

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, he struggled to an 11.57 ERA with five strikeouts across innings pitched. Bellatti was released by the Padres organization on May 7.

Toros de Tijuana

On May 16, 2025, Bellatti signed with the

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of the

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. In four appearances for Tijuana, Bellatti struggled to a 6.75 ERA with one strikeout over innings pitched.

Bravos de León

On May 29, 2025, Bellatti,

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, and Phillips Valdéz were traded to the

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in exchange for Aderlin Rodríguez. In 14 appearances for León, he struggled to an 0-1 record and 7.59 ERA with six strikeouts across innings pitched. Bellatti was released by the Bravos on July 10.

Personal life

Bellatti is not of Italian descent. The name comes from his paternal grandfather who was adopted by a stepfather of Italian descent. He is married to Kylee.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Bellatti, Andrew 1991 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Mexico American people of Italian descent Baseball players from San Diego Bowling Green Hot Rods players Bravos de León players Charlotte Stone Crabs players Clearwater Threshers players Durham Bulls players El Paso Chihuahuas players Gulf Coast Rays players Hudson Valley Renegades players Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp players Lehigh Valley IronPigs players 21st-century American sportsmen Major League Baseball pitchers Miami Marlins players Montgomery Biscuits players Pensacola Blue Wahoos players People from Spring Valley, San Diego County, California Philadelphia Phillies players Princeton Rays players Sugar Land Skeeters players Tampa Bay Rays players Toros de Tijuana players