Zach Messinger
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| Zach Messinger | |
|---|---|
| New York Yankees | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 4, 1999 Chandler, Indiana, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Zachary Joseph Messinger (born October 4, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees organization.
Messinger attended John H. Castle High School in Newburgh, Indiana,[1] and the University of Virginia, where he played college baseball for the Virginia Cavaliers.[2] He had a 5-3 win-loss record and a 4.42 earned run average in 51 appearances in his three seasons at Virginia.[3] He helped the Cavaliers reach the 2021 College World Series.[2]
The New York Yankees selected Messinger in the 13th round, with the 393rd overall selection, in the 2021 MLB draft.[4] He signed with the Yankees, receiving a $225,000 signing bonus.[5] He made his professional debut in 2022 with the Tampa Tarpons.[6][7] He pitched for the Hudson Valley Renegades in 2023.[8] In 2024, he pitched for the Somerset Patriots.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Sokeland, Kyle. "Zach Messinger has bright future ahead of him in baseball". Courier & Press.
- ^ a b Engelhardt, Gordon. "Castle grad Zach Messinger sparks Virginia to CWS, draws interest from MLB scouts". Courier & Press.
- ^ Graham, Chris (April 6, 2024). "Down on the Farm: UVA alum Zach Messinger gets start against Richmond in opener". Augusta Free Press.
- ^ a b "Zach Messinger Looking To Deliver In Double-A". MiLB.com.
- ^ Sokeland, Kyle. "Castle High School grad Zach Messinger signs with New York Yankees". Courier & Press.
- ^ gmadia@dailyprogress.com (434) 978-7451, GREG MADIA (June 27, 2022). "Former Virginia pitcher Zach Messinger stays focused on the here and now as he chases MLB dream". The Daily Progress.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ NJ.com, Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for (June 2, 2022). "Yankees prospects Zach Messinger, Jack Neely are 'giant' sleepers in Tampa Tarpons' bullpen". nj.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ NJ.com, Max Goodman | NJ Advance Media for (June 3, 2023). "Yankees top pitching prospects turning heads | Latest scouting reports". nj.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)