(through 2022 season)
Christopher James Mazza (born October 17,1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets,Boston Red Sox,and Tampa Bay Rays. Listed at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and 180 pounds (82 kg),he throws and bats right-handed.
Mazza attended Clayton Valley High School in Concord,California. [1] He attended Menlo College in Atherton,California. [2]
Mazza was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 27th round of the 2011 MLB draft. [2] He became the first player ever drafted out of Menlo College. [2] Mazza spent time in the Twins organization from 2011 to 2015. [3] During his time with them,he played for the GCL Twins,Elizabethton Twins,and Cedar Rapids Kernels. He was released by the Twins on July 22,2015. [3]
Mazza signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins on August 4,2015. [3] While in the Miami organization,he played for the GCL Marlins,Jupiter Hammerheads,Jacksonville Suns,Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp,and New Orleans Baby Cakes. [4] He was released by the Marlins on May 19,2018. [3]
After being released by Miami,Mazza signed with the San Rafael Pacifics of the Pacific Association. [5] In 17 games (1 start) 30.2 innings he went 3-2 with a 0.59 era and 31 strikeouts.
On July 13,2018,Mazza signed a contract with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League. [6] In 9 games (1 start) 21.2 innings he went 3-0 with a 0.42 era and 20 strikeouts.
On August 17,2018,Mazza was signed by the Seattle Mariners,and was assigned to the Arkansas Travelers for the remainder of the season. [6] [3]
On December 13,2018,Mazza was selected by the New York Mets in the Triple-A phase of the 2018 Rule 5 draft. [7]