Frank Mozzicato

Frank Mozzicato
Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: (2003-06-19) June 19, 2003
Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

Frank Mozzicato (born June 19, 2003) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Amateur career

Mozzicato attended East Catholic High School in Manchester, Connecticut, and pitched for the school's baseball team.[1] He committed to attend the University of Connecticut on a college baseball scholarship with the Connecticut Huskies baseball team.[2] In his senior year of high school, Mozzicato's draft stock rose significantly after he threw four consecutive no-hitters. That year, he led his team to a 25–0 season and the Connecticut Class M State Championship; in the championship game, he struck out 17 batters and only allowed one hit. He also was on the only team in Connecticut history to go 25–0. As a senior, Mozzicato recorded a 0.16 earned run average with 135 strikeouts over 55+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Professional career

The Kansas City Royals selected Mozzicato in the first round, with the seventh overall selection, of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[3][4][5] He signed with the Royals on July 17, 2021, receiving a $3.55 million signing bonus.[6]

Mozzicato opened the 2022 season in extended spring training.[7] In mid-May, he was assigned to the Columbia Fireflies of the Single-A Carolina League to make his professional debut.[8] Over 19 starts for Columbia, he went 2–6 with a 4.30 ERA and 89 strikeouts over 69 innings.

Mozzicato returned to Columbia in 2023.[9] In July, he was promoted to the Quad Cities River Bandits of the High-A Midwest League.[10] Over 21 starts between the two teams, Mozzicato pitched to a 2–9 record, a 4.65 ERA, and 130 strikeouts over 93 innings.[11] He returned to Quad Cities for the 2024 season, going 5–10 with a 3.45 ERA over 22 starts, also being awarded a Gold Glove award.[12] Mozzicato was assigned back to Quad Cities to open the 2025 season, with whom he went 1-0 with a 1.24 ERA across seven starts, and was promoted to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals of the Double-A Texas League in May.[13] He was selected to represent the Royals (alongside Carter Jensen) at the All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park.[14] Mozzicato appeared in 17 games (13 starts) for Northwest Arkansas and posted a 2-5 record, a 7.46 ERA, 48 strikeouts, and 53 walks across 56+2⁄3 innings.[15]

Personal life

Mozzicato's brother, Anthony, also pitched for East Catholic High School's baseball team. Anthony pitches for the Central Connecticut Blue Devils baseball team.[16]

His family owns Mozzicato's Bakery which has several locations in and around Hartford, Connecticut.[16]

References

  1. ^ McFarland, Shawn (June 7, 2021). "Inside the rise of East Catholic's Frank Mozzicato, one of the country's top high school pitchers and emerging MLB draft pick". Courant.com.
  2. ^ Kyle Maher. "Mozzicato's college choice is icing on the cake". Journal Inquirer. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  3. ^ "East Catholic Pitcher Frank Mozzicato Selected in First Round of MLB Draft". NBC Connecticut. July 12, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  4. ^ McFarland, Shawn (July 12, 2021). "East Catholic's Frank Mozzicato picked seventh overall by Kansas City Royals in MLB draft". Courant.com. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  5. ^ "KC takes high-upside lefty Mozzicato at No. 7". MLB.com. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  6. ^ "East Catholic's Frank Mozzicato signs with Kansas City Royals, earns $3.55 million signing bonus". Courant.com. July 17, 2021.
  7. ^ "Here's where the Royals' Top 30 prospects are starting '22". MLB.com.
  8. ^ "Top prospects adjusting to pro ball at young age with Columbia Fireflies". Thestate.com. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  9. ^ Amore, Dom (May 13, 2023). "Dom Amore: East Catholic's Frank Mozzicato living up to expectations in second pro season; more in the Sunday Read". Courant.com. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  10. ^ Christine Butterfield (July 3, 2023). "Frank Mozzicato,former CT pitcher, promoted by Kansas City Royals". Ct Insider. Ctinsider.com. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  11. ^ Borges, David (July 12, 2025). "CT's Frank Mozzicato has rocky start in Double-A". CT Insider. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  12. ^ Borges, David (November 4, 2024). "Connecticut native Frank Mozzicato earns Minor League Gold Glove Award". New Canaan Advertiser. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  13. ^ Ericson, Scott (May 21, 2025). "Royals pitching prospect, CT native Frank Mozzicato promoted to Double-A". CT Insider. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  14. ^ "Mozzicato, Jensen Selected for 2025 All-Star Futures Game". MiLB.com. June 30, 2025. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  15. ^ Rogers, Anne. "KC's offseason FAQ: What you need to know this winter". MLB.com. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  16. ^ a b Finkel, Matt (June 14, 2019). "Mozzicato Brothers Carry Tradition of Excellence From Bakery to Baseball Diamond". NBC Connecticut. Retrieved August 10, 2022.


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