Michael James Stefanic (/stɛˈfɑːnɪtʃ/ steh-FAH-nitch;[1] born February 24, 1996) is an American professional baseball infielder in the Toronto Blue Jays organization.
In his senior season, he received an honorable mention for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics's All-American team as a second baseman.
[7] On July 2, 2022, Stefanic was promoted to the majors for the first time, joining the Angels during their road series against the Houston Astros.
[8] He made his major league debut the next day, batting sixth and playing second base against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.
He recorded his first major league hit on July 5, a pinch-hit single in the 9th inning off of Miami Marlins pitcher Tanner Scott at loanDepot Park.
[9] Through his first seven games, Stefanic batted .389 with an on-base percentage of .500, causing Angels manager Phil Nevin to promote him to the leadoff spot in the lineup on July 12.