Monarchs Add Triple-A Bat Suozzi
June 21, 2024 - American Association (AA)
Kansas City Monarchs News Release
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The Kansas City Monarchs have a new bat joining the fray.
The Monarchs announced the signing of outfielder Joe Suozzi on Friday afternoon. Suozzi joins Kansas City from the New York Mets' organization, reaching as high as Triple-A in 2023.
Suozzi will make his Monarchs home debut at Legends Field on Tuesday, June 25th. Tickets are available at monarchsbaseball.com.
The 26-year-old made over 200 appearances in the Mets' system, recording 18 home runs and 90 RBI. He made 12 appearances in the MiLB this season.
Suozzi is coming off his best professional season, going from Rookie Ball to AAA last season. He hit well in Triple-A Syracuse, batting .270 with 16 RBI.
A native of New York, Suozzi signed for NYM in 2020 as an undrafted free agent. He hit very well at Boston College before the cancellation of the NCAA season with a .414 average with 16 RBI in 15 games.
The Monarchs begin a three-game set against the reigning East Division champion Chicago Dogs on Friday night at Impact Field. All American Association games are available on aabaseall.com, Friday night's broadcast can also be streamed on radio at www.810whb.com/monarchs.
• Discuss this story on the American Association message board...
American Association Stories from June 21, 2024
- Explosive Offense Leads Cougars Past DockHounds - Kane County Cougars
- Hart's Big Night Powers Birds to Rivalry Win - Sioux Falls Canaries
- 'Dogs Hang on to Win Nailbiting Series Opener - Lincoln Saltdogs
- Monarchs' Lead Slips Away in Chicago - Kansas City Monarchs
- Monarchs Add Triple-A Bat Suozzi - Kansas City Monarchs
- Explorers Return to Sioux City - Sioux City Explorers
- RailCats Complete Sweep, Win Streak up to Four - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- 'Hounds Drop Finale, Take Series - Lake Country DockHounds
- Four Home Run Game Puts the Chicago Dogs over the Sioux Falls Canaries in Extra Innings - Chicago Dogs
- Chicago Dogs Drop Series Opener Against Kane County - Chicago Dogs
- Offense Never Comes Around as Chicago Dogs Drop Game Two of Series - Chicago Dogs
- Chicago Dogs Take Series Finale 7-4, Securing the Series Win over Lincoln - Chicago Dogs
- Lincoln Pitching Quiets Chicago's Offense, Dogs Drop Game Three - Chicago Dogs
- Monarchs Drop Series Finale, Set for Finals Rematch Friday - Kansas City Monarchs
- Sioux City Swipes Series - Sioux City Explorers
- Cougars Clobber Monarchs to Clinch Series - Kane County Cougars
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Kansas City Monarchs Stories
- KC Native, Triple-A Star McKay Signs with Monarchs
- Gluten-Free Concessions to Legends Field: Monarchs Renew Partnership with Three Bears Bakery
- Monarchs Renew Partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
- Former Royals Pitcher Brentz Signs with Monarchs
- Gilliam Brings Power Bat Back to Monarchs
