{{Short description|American baseball player (born 1988)}} {{Infobox baseball biography | image = | name =Cody Scarpetta | position =Pitcher | birth_date ={{birth date and age|1988|8|25}} | birth_place =Rockford, Illinois, U.S. | bats =Right | throws =Right |debutleague = MLB | debutdate = | debutyear = | debutteam = | statyear = |statleague = MLB | stat1label = | stat1value = | stat2label = | stat2value = | stat3label = | stat3value = | teams = }} '''Cody Michael Payne Scarpetta''' (born August 25, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He is a phantom ballplayer, having spent a day on the active roster of the Milwaukee Brewers without making an appearance.

==Personal life== A second-generation minor league pitcher, he is the son of Dan Scarpetta (Brewers, Rangers, and Dodgers) and the nephew of Dennis Scarpetta (Phillies). His cousin Brett was drafted by the White Sox (18th round, 2005) and the Braves (38th round, 2006) but did not sign.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/top_news/riverhawks-pitcher-feels-at-home/article_cab6b24b-659c-5011-9584-7261701f8eff.html| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140522142346/http://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/top_news/riverhawks-pitcher-feels-at-home/article_cab6b24b-659c-5011-9584-7261701f8eff.html| archive-date = 2014-05-22| title = RiverHawks' pitcher feels at home - Beloit Daily News: Top News}}</ref>

==Career== ===Milwaukee Brewers=== Scarpetta was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 11th round of the 2007 amateur entry draft out of Guilford High School, signing him away from Creighton University on a $125,000 signing bonus. His original contract was voided, however, when it was discovered he needed surgery on his finger. He was signed to a new, one-year minor league contract, and could've become a minor league free agent after his first year, but that option was eliminated when the Brewers placed him on their roster, also protecting him from the Rule 5 draft.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://forum.brewerfan.net/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=17406#p483847 |title=Why is Cody Scarpetta on the 40 man roster? |work=Brewerfan.net |first=Jim |last=Goulart |date=February 13, 2009}}</ref>

In 2008, Scarpetta split the season between the rookie-level Arizona Brewers and Helena Brewers, going 2–0 in 12 appearances (8 starts) with a 2.23 ERA, striking out 58 in {{fraction|36|1|3}} innings. He pitched 2009 with the Single-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, where in 26 appearances (18 starts), he went 4–11 with a 3.43 ERA, striking out 116 in 105 innings. Scarpetta was promoted to the High-A Brevard County Manatees, where in 27 starts, he went 7–12 with a 3.87 ERA, striking out 142 in 128 innings. After the season, he was named the 4th best prospect in the Brewers organization by ''Baseball America''. Scarpetta began 2011 with the Double-A Huntsville Stars, where in 23 starts, he went 8–5 with a 3.85 ERA, striking out 98 in 117 innings.

Scarpetta was called up to the majors on July 10, 2011, but did not pitch, and was sent down the next day, becoming a phantom ballplayer.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110710&content_id=21705180&notebook_id=21705184&c_id=mil&partnerId=rss_mil |title=Brewers recall Scarpetta, then option him back |work=brewers.com |first=Joe |last=DiGiovanni |date=July 10, 2011}}</ref> After the season, he played with the Peoria Javelinas of the Arizona Fall League, and he struggled, going 0–3 in 4 starts with a 19.64 ERA. Scarpetta was named the 7th best prospect in the Brewers organization by ''Baseball America''. Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery kept him from playing in the 2012 season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120615&content_id=33342298&notebook_id=33342518&vkey=notebook_mil&c_id=mil |title=Scarpetta undergoes Tommy John surgery |work=brewers.com |first=Jordan |last=Garretson |date=June 15, 2012}}</ref> He returned to baseball on June 2, 2013, with Brevard County. In 11 starts for the affiliate, Scarpetta went 0–5 with a 7.15 ERA and 36 walks in 34 innings. Scarpetta was released from the Brewers organization on December 21.<ref>Haudricourt, Tom. [http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/237071651.html "Reliever Michael Olmsted sent outright to Class AAA Nashville."] JSOnline. 24 December 2013. Retrieved on 24 December 2013.</ref>

===Lancaster Barnstormers=== Scarpetta began 2014 with the independent Atlantic League's Lancaster Barnstormers,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rockrivertimes.com/2014/05/09/press-box-815-rockford-guilfords-cody-scarpetta-barnstorming-back-to-the-show/ |title=Press Box 815: Rockford Guilford's Cody Scarpetta 'Barnstorming' back to the show |work=The Rock River Times |first=Chris |last=Luttig |date=May 9, 2014 |access-date=June 13, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140626005253/http://rockrivertimes.com/2014/05/09/press-box-815-rockford-guilfords-cody-scarpetta-barnstorming-back-to-the-show/ |archive-date=June 26, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> where he made 8 starts, going 0–3 with a 5.13 ERA and 37 strikeouts across {{fraction|40|1|3}} innings pitched.

===Atlanta Braves=== On June 12, 2014, Scarpetta signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves; he was subsequently assigned to the High-A Lynchburg Hillcats.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mystateline.com/fulltext-sports/d/story/cody-scarpetta-is-getting-a-second-shot-at-affilia/25028/fpH919Dpk0CeH6tV5Rnrhw |title=Scarpetta Signed By Braves |work=mystateline.com |first=Scott |last=Leber |date=June 9, 2014}}</ref> In 12 appearances (11 starts) for Lynchburg, he posted a 3–6 record and 4.50 ERA with 52 strikeouts over 58 innings of work. Scarpetta was released by the Braves organization on December 18.

===Bridgeport Bluefish=== Scarpetta signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball to begin the 2015 season. In 11 appearances (eight starts) for the Bluefish, Scarpetta pitched to a 1–4 record and 3.76 ERA with 40 strikeouts across {{fraction|40|2|3}} innings pitched.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cody Scarpetta - Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs|url=https://pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=884361|access-date=September 28, 2025|website=pointstreak.com|language=en}}</ref>

===York Revolution=== After signing with the team in late August 2015, Scarpetta made five starts for the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, for whom he posted a 2–2 record and 3.96 ERA with 21 strikeouts over 25 innings of work.<ref>{{Cite web|title=No joke: Revs sign 2 players with the same name|url=https://www.ydr.com/story/sports/baseball/revolution/2016/04/01/no-joke-revs-sign-2-players-same-name/82536480/|access-date=September 28, 2025|website=ydr.com|language=en}}</ref> Scarpetta was released by the York Revolution on May 28, 2016.

===St. Paul Saints=== On May 29, 2016, Scarpetta signed with the St. Paul Saints of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2016 Transactions|url=https://aabaseball.com/2023-transactions/2016-transactions/|access-date=September 28, 2025|website=aabaseball.com|language=en}}</ref> In five starts for the Saints, Scarpetta posted a 1–0 record and 4.30 ERA with 19 strikeouts over 23 innings of work.

===Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks=== On June 22, 2016, Scarpetta was claimed off waivers by the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the American Association of Professional Baseball.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2016 Transactions|url=https://aabaseball.com/2023-transactions/2016-transactions/|access-date=September 28, 2025|website=aabaseball.com|language=en}}</ref> In five starts for the RedHawks, Scarpetta compiled a 2–1 record and 4.61 ERA with 30 strikeouts across {{fraction|27|2|3}} innings pitched.

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==External links== {{baseballstats|brm=scarpe001cod}} *[https://web.archive.org/web/20080429090821/http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Cody%20Scarpetta&pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=519255 MiLB.com player profile] *[http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/06/huntsvilles_cody_scarpetta_nam.html] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20140410173215/http://www.wrex.com/story/25186413/2014/04/07/former-guilford-star-on-comeback-trail] *[http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/116764509.html] *[http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/pitcher-granny-glad-hit-a-rod-article-1.1392603] *[http://www.wifr.com/sports/headlines/Cody_Scarpetta_Talks_Tommy_John_Surgery__159138505.html] *[http://www.rrstar.com/x1506801648/Cody-Scarpetta-continues-long-road-back-with-Brewers] *[http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/07/whirlwind_visit_leaves_huntsvi.html] *[http://www.mystateline.com/fulltext-sports/d/story/cody-scarpetta-is-getting-a-second-shot-at-affilia/25028/fpH919Dpk0CeH6tV5Rnrhw]

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