Zac Grotz
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| Zac Grotz | |||||||||||||||
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| Charros de Jalisco – No. 93 | |||||||||||||||
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| Born: (1993-02-17) February 17, 1993 (age 33) San Mateo, California, U.S. | |||||||||||||||
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |||||||||||||||
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| August 2, 2019, for the Seattle Mariners | |||||||||||||||
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| Win–loss record | 1–0 | ||||||||||||||
| Earned run average | 6.17 | ||||||||||||||
| Strikeouts | 21 | ||||||||||||||
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Zachary Dylan Grotz (born February 17, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican League. He has previously 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.
Houston Astros
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]
Grotz was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 28th round, with the 829th overall selection, of the 2015 Major League Baseball 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]
Washington Wild Things
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+1⁄3 innings of work.[8]
Los Angeles Dodgers
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.
Bridgeport Bluefish
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.
York Revolution
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.
New York Mets
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] He elected free agency following the season on November 7.[21]
Acereros de Monclova
On May 27, 2022, Grotz signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.[21] Grotz did not appear in a game for the team during the 2022 season. In 2023, he made 10 appearances (7 starts) and logged a 2–2 record and 4.42 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 38+2⁄3 innings pitched.[25]
Kansas City Monarchs
On August 26, 2023, Grotz was loaned to the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[26] In two starts for the Monarchs, Grotz posted a strong 0.82 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 11 innings of work.
Acereros de Monclova (second stint)
On October 12, 2023, following the American Association season, Grotz was returned to the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.[27] He made 14 starts for Monclova in 2024, compiling a 7–1 record, 81 strikeouts, and a league–leading 2.35 ERA across 76+2⁄3 innings pitched.[28]
Diablos Rojos del México
On January 17, 2025, Grotz was traded to the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League in exchange for Steven Moyers.[29] In 12 appearances (10 starts) for México, Grotz logged a 3-5 record and 5.34 ERA with 51 strikeouts across 57+1⁄3 innings pitched.
Charros de Jalisco
On July 1, 2025, Grotz, Trevor Clifton, and Greg Minier were traded to the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican League.[30] In 6 starts he threw 27.2 innings going 2-1 with a 5.86 ERA and 29 strikeouts.
References
- ↑ Terry Bernal (September 18, 2018). "Burlingame HS boasts four in minor league ball". San Mateo Daily Journal. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- 1 2 "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.
- 1 2 3 "Zac Grotz Player Page". MLB.com. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ↑ "Zac Grotz" (PDF). www.frontierleague.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 18, 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 "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.
- 1 2 "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".
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Zac Grotz". Minor League Baseball. 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.
- 1 2 "Zac Grotz 2021 Pitching Game Log". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ↑ "Acereros: 'Juanderful' y Zac Grotz repiten con la Furia Azul". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ↑ "2023 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ↑ "2023 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ↑ "LMB: Líderes individuales temporada 2024". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ↑ @AcererosOficial (January 17, 2025). "¡Bienvenido de vuelta Moyers!⚾🔥 El zurdo Steven Moyers regresará para fortalecer la rotación de abridores de nuestro club este 2025. Moyers fue uno de los pilares en la recta final de la temporada para calificar a los playoffs.✨💪 Para conseguir en definitiva los derechos de Moyers, se efectuó un cambio con los Diablos Rojos del México en el cual cedimos a Zac Grotz. 🔄🤝" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved January 20, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 27 al 30 de junio de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved July 1, 2025.
External links
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- Zac Grotz on X
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