Zac Grotz
Zac Grotz | |
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Seattle Mariners – No. 37 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: San Mateo, California | February 17, 1993|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 2, 2019, for the Seattle Mariners | |
MLB statistics (through August 3, 2020) | |
Win–loss record | 1–0 |
Earned run average | 6.17 |
Strikeouts | 21 |
Teams | |
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Zachary Dylan Grotz (born February 17, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Career
Grotz attended Burlingame High School in Burlingame, California.[1] Grotz attended Cal State Monterey Bay in 2012, playing college baseball for the Otters.[2] Grotz transferred to the College of San Mateo for the 2013 season.[3] Grotz then transferred to the University of Tennessee and played for the Volunteers in 2014.[2] Grotz transferred to Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University for the 2015 season.[4]
Houston Astros
Grotz was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 28th round, with the 829th overall selection, of the 2015 MLB draft.[5] Grotz split the 2015 season between the Greeneville Astros and the Tri-City ValleyCats.[6] Grotz was released by the Astros on April 2, 2016.[6]
Washington Wild Things
After being released, Grotz played for the Washington Wild Things of the independent Frontier League.[7]
Los Angeles Dodgers
He signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization on August 18, 2016, and played for the Ogden Raptors until he was released on September 18, 2016.[8]
Bridgeport Bluefish
He played for the Bridgeport Bluefish of the independent Atlantic League in 2017.[9]
York Revolution
Grotz opened the 2018 season with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League.[10]
New York Mets
On June 15, 2018, Grotz signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets and played the rest of the season with the Columbia Fireflies.[10] Grotz became a free agent following the 2018 season.[6]
Seattle Mariners
On February 21, 2019, Grotz signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.[11] He opened the 2019 season with the Arkansas Travelers.[6] On July 31, 2019, the Mariners' selected Grotz's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.[12] He made his major league debut on August 2 versus the Houston Astros, allowing one run over two innings pitched.[13][14]
References
- ^ Terry Bernal (September 18, 2018). "Burlingame HS boasts four in minor league ball". San Mateo Daily Journal. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ a b "Zac Grotz bio". utsports.com. Tennessee Volunteers baseball. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ Julio Lara (April 3, 2013). "Zac Grotz and College of San Mateo baseball overcomes slow first inning". San Mateo Daily Journal. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Zac Grotz bio". erauathletics.com. Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ Ryan Mosher (June 10, 2015). "Grotz Goes to the Houston Astros in 28th Round of 2015 MLB Draft". erauathletics.com. Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Zac Grotz Player Page". MLB.com. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ Washington Wild Things (April 12, 2016). "Grotz added to strengthen Wild Thing bullpen". washingtonwildthings.com. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ Washington Wild Things (August 18, 2016). "Zac Grotz's Contract Sold to Dodgers". washingtonwildthings.com. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ Atlantic League. "Grotz Swims to Bridgeport". Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ a b "Zac Grotz becomes second York Revolution player recently signed by major league club". The York Dispatch. June 10, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ Ryan Mosher (July 31, 2019). "Seattle Mariners Call Up @ERAUBaseball Alum Grotz". erauathletics.com. Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ Lauren Smith (July 31, 2019). "Mariners trade Mike Leake to Diamondbacks; Roenis Elias, Hunter Strickland to Nationals". The News Tribune. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ Greg Johns (August 2, 2019). "Kikuchi allows 4 HRs as struggles continue". MLB.com. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- ^ Corey Brock (September 24, 2019). "Amid a nightmare season for Mariners, a handful of dreams come true". The Athletic. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1993 births
- Living people
- People from San Mateo, California
- Baseball players from California
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Seattle Mariners players
- Cal State Monterey Bay Otters baseball players
- San Mateo Bulldogs baseball players
- Tennessee Volunteers baseball players
- Embry–Riddle Eagles baseball players
- Greeneville Astros players
- Tri-City ValleyCats players
- Ogden Raptors players
- Washington Wild Things players
- Bridgeport Bluefish players
- York Revolution players
- Columbia Fireflies players
- Arkansas Travelers players
- Tacoma Rainiers players