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Zach Penrod
Boston Red Sox – No. 67
Pitcher
Born: (1997-06-16) June 16, 1997 (age 27)
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 record0–0
Earned run average2.25
Strikeouts3
Teams

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.

Career

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Texas Rangers

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On 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

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On 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

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On 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

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On 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

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On 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

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  1. ^ "NNU's Zach Penrod signs with Texas Rangers". nnusports.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Zach Penrod". soxprospects.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  3. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  4. ^ "Zach Penrod #39 - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". milb.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  5. ^ "Former NNU baseball players signs with the Boise Hawks". idahonews.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  6. ^ "Zach Penrod - Baseball Stats". fangraphs.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  7. ^ "x.com".
  8. ^ "Zach Penrod". billingsmustangs.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  9. ^ "2023 Transactions". pioneerleague.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  10. ^ "Zach Penrod thriving after years in baseball wilderness". bostonherald.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  11. ^ "Penrod's amazing story continues in fall league". milb.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  12. ^ "Pitching prospect Zach Penrod on his journey to Triple A: 'It's been an adventure'". masslive.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  13. ^ "Zach Penrod hits 99 out of the bullpen, positions himself as a possible call-up option". masslive.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  14. ^ "Red Sox announce roster moves". mlb.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  15. ^ "Red Sox call up one of their top pitching prospects on Saturday". sportingnews.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  16. ^ 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.
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