Andrew Politi

Andrew Politi (born June 4, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.

Career Raised in the Long Valley section of Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey, Politi played prep baseball at West Morris Central High School and attended Seton Hall University, where he played college baseball for the Seton Hall Pirates. The Boston Red Sox selected him in the 15th round, with the 460th overall selection, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.

Politi spent his first minor-league season with the Lowell Spinners in 2018, appearing in 21 games (all in relief) while posting a 4.34 earned run average (ERA). Politi played in Double-A with the Portland Sea Dogs in 2021, recording a 6.36 ERA in 21 games (15 starts). posting an overall 4–1 record with eight savess and a 2.60 ERA in 50 appearances (two starts). Politi posted a 6.23 ERA across nine spring training appearances before he was designated for assignment by the Orioles on March 27, 2023. The next day, Politi cleared waivers and was returned to the Red Sox. He spent the 2023 season with Worcester, pitching to a 4.45 ERA with 15 saves while striking out 60 batters in innings.

In 2024, Politi made 11 appearances for Worcester, struggling to a 12.19 ERA with 12 strikeouts across innings pitched. On June 18, 2024, Politi was released by the Red Sox organization.