Zach Penrod (born June 16, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.
| Zach Penrod | |
|---|---|
| Boston Red Sox – No. 67 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 16, 1997 Nampa, Idaho, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 14, 2024, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 2.25 |
| Strikeouts | 3 |
| Teams | |
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Career
editTexas Rangers
editOn August 2, 2018, Penrod signed with the Texas Rangers as an undrafted free agent, after he was not selected in the 2018 MLB draft.[1] He made his professional debut with the rookie–level Arizona League Rangers, recording a 6.17 ERA with 11 strikeouts over 4 games. On April 1, 2019, Penrod underwent Tommy John surgery, and was ruled out for the entirety of the year.[2]
Penrod did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] He was released by the Rangers organization on June 1, 2020.[4]
Boise Hawks
editOn May 27, 2021, Penrod signed with the Boise Hawks of the Pioneer League.[5] In 14 starts for Boise, Penrod compiled a 3–4 record and 5.66 ERA with 85 strikeouts across 68+1⁄3 innings of work.[6]
Billings Mustangs
editOn August 23, 2022, Penrod, Byron Smith, and Juan Teixiera were traded to the Billings Mustangs.[7] In 13 games (4 starts) in 2022, he struggled to a 1–3 record and 7.40 ERA with 20 strikeouts and 2 saves across 20+2⁄3 innings.[8]
Missoula PaddleHeads
editOn December 12, 2022, Penrod signed with the Missoula PaddleHeads of the Pioneer League.[9] Penrod made 13 appearances (10 starts) for Missoula in 2023, posting a 4–1 record and 2.98 ERA with 65 strikeouts over 54+1⁄3 innings pitched.[10]
Boston Red Sox
editOn August 16, 2023, Penrod signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox organization.[11] He made four starts for the High–A Greenville Drive down the stretch, posting a 2–1 record and 2.18 ERA with 20 strikeouts over 20+2⁄3 innings.[12]
Penrod began the 2024 campaign with the Double–A Portland Sea Dogs before being promoted to the Triple–A Worcester Red Sox in late May.[13] In 22 games (12 starts) between the two affiliates, he accumulated an 8–2 record and 4.16 ERA with 93 strikeouts across 62+2⁄3 innings pitched.[14] On September 14, Penrod was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[15] He made his MLB debut the same day, pitching in relief at Yankee Stadium.[16]
References
edit- ^ "NNU's Zach Penrod signs with Texas Rangers". nnusports.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Zach Penrod". soxprospects.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Zach Penrod #39 - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". milb.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Former NNU baseball players signs with the Boise Hawks". idahonews.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Zach Penrod - Baseball Stats". fangraphs.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "x.com".
- ^ "Zach Penrod". billingsmustangs.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "2023 Transactions". pioneerleague.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Zach Penrod thriving after years in baseball wilderness". bostonherald.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Penrod's amazing story continues in fall league". milb.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Pitching prospect Zach Penrod on his journey to Triple A: 'It's been an adventure'". masslive.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Zach Penrod hits 99 out of the bullpen, positions himself as a possible call-up option". masslive.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Red Sox announce roster moves". mlb.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Red Sox call up one of their top pitching prospects on Saturday". sportingnews.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ McWilliams, Julian (September 14, 2024). "Zach Penrod followed winding road to make major league debut for Red Sox at Yankee Stadium". The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)