Zac Grotz
Zac Grotz | |
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Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: San Mateo, California | February 17, 1993|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 2, 2019, for the Seattle Mariners | |
MLB statistics (through 2020 season) | |
Win–loss record | 1–0 |
Earned run average | 6.17 |
Strikeouts | 21 |
Teams | |
Zachary Dylan Grotz (born February 17, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners. Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 195 pounds (88 kg), he throws and bats right-handed.
Career[]
Grotz attended Burlingame High School in Burlingame, California.[1] He 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] He 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]
2015–2018[]
Grotz was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 28th round, with the 829th overall selection, of the 2015 MLB draft.[5] He split the 2015 season between the Rookie league Greeneville Astros and the Low-A Tri-City ValleyCats, registering a combined 5–3 record with a 3.27 earned run average (ERA).[6] Grotz was released by the Astros organization on April 2, 2016.[6]
On April 12, 2016, Grotz signed with the Washington Wild Things of the independent Frontier League.[7] In 29 appearances with Washington, Grotz recorded a 4–2 record and 1.36 ERA with 51 strikeouts in 46.1 innings of work.[8] On August 18, 2016, Grotz's contract was sold to the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.[9] He pitched in five games for the rookie-level Ogden Raptors, posting a 4–0 record and 0.50 ERA, but was released on September 18.
On February 14, 2017, Grotz signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[10] In 67 appearances for Bridgeport in 2017, Grotz logged a 4–3 record and 3.77 ERA with 80 strikeouts in 74 innings pitched. He became a free agent after the season.
On March 1, 2018, Grotz returned to the Atlantic League, signing with the York Revolution.[11] In 7 games with York, Grotz registered a 2–1 record and 2.53 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 32 innings of work. On June 15, 2018, Grotz's contract was purchased by the New York Mets organization.[11] He finished the season with the Single-A Columbia Fireflies, pitching to a 3–7 record and 4.61 ERA in 13 appearances. On November 2, he elected free agency.[12]
Seattle Mariners[]
On February 21, 2019, Grotz signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization.[13] He opened the 2019 season with the Double-A Arkansas Travelers.[6] On July 31, the Mariners selected Grotz's contract and promoted him to the major leagues for the first time.[14] He made his major league debut on August 2 against the Houston Astros, allowing one run over two innings pitched.[15][16] During the 2019 season, Grotz appeared in 14 games with the Mariners, all in relief, pitching to a 0–1 record with 4.15 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 17+1⁄3 innings pitched.[17] He also made two appearances in Triple-A with the Tacoma Rainiers of the Pacific Coast League.[18]
During the shortened 2020 season, Grotz appeared in five games with the Mariners, with no decisions and a 14.73 ERA and four strikeouts in 7+1⁄3 innings pitched.[17] On September 1, 2020, Grotz was outrighted off of the Mariners' 40-man roster.[19] He did not play in a minor league game due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic[20] and became a free agent on November 2.[21]
Boston Red Sox[]
On January 18, 2021, Grotz signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.[22][23] He was assigned to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox and spent time on the injured list until making his season debut on June 11.[24] In eight appearances (one start) with Worcester, Grotz compiled a 9.58 ERA while striking out seven batters in 10+1⁄3 innings.[21] He did not pitch after July 10,[24] spending the rest of the season on the injured list.[21] On November 7, he again elected free agency.[21]
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 "Zac Grotz Player Page". MLB.com. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ https://www.frontierleague.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/worksheet-2016-web-format.pdf
- ^ 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.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Zac Grotz Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ^ "Zac Grotz College, Minor & Independent League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 9/1/20".
- ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled".
- ^ a b c d "Zac Grotz". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. January 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ @tombaseball29 (January 19, 2021). "#RedSox have signed RHP Zac Grotz to a minor league contract" (Tweet). Retrieved January 19, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "Zac Grotz 2021 Pitching Game Log". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
External links[]
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Zac Grotz on Twitter
- 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
- Worcester Red Sox players