Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Packy Naughton was born April 16, 1996, in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

On August 4, 2021, the Angels selected Naughton's contract and promoted him to the major leagues. At the time of his promotion, he had a 5.34 ERA over 55+2⁄3 innings pitched between Rocket City and Salt Lake. On August 8, he made his major league debut in relief at Dodger Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving up one run, one hit, and two walks over one inning. On September 1, 2021 against the New York Yankees, Naughton made his first career start, pitching 3+2⁄3 innings, allowing three runs and striking out two. Naughton finished the 2021 season with the Angels appearing in seven games (five starts) in which he went 0-4 with a 6.35 ERA, 14 walks, and 12 strikeouts over 22+2⁄3 innings.

On March 18, 2022, Naughton was designated for assignment by the Angels.

On March 21, 2022, Naughton was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals and joined the club's 40-man roster. He was assigned to the Memphis Redbirds of the Triple-A International League to begin the 2022 season.