Zach Brzykcy

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62+1⁄3 innings pitched. [8] He split the 2022 campaign between Wilmington, the Double–A Harrisburg Senators, and Triple–A Rochester Red Wings. In 51 appearances out of the bullpen for the three affiliates, Brzykcy registered an 8–2 record and 1.76 ERA with 95 strikeouts and 14 saves over 61+1⁄3 innings. [9] Brzykcy underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2023, and missed the entirety of the season as a result. [10]

On November 14, 2023, the Nationals added Brzykcy to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. He was optioned to the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings to begin the 2024 season. [11] On September 1, 2024, Brzykcy was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [12]

Pitching style

On the mound, Brzykcy is a right-handed pitcher noted for a fastball that has been clocked up to 100 miles per hour (160 km/h), although it typically registers in the mid-90s. He complements that primary pitch with a sharp breaking ball. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/01/12/zach-brzykcy-nationals-player-development/
  2. 1 2 Gilbert, Richard C. (May 13, 2021). "Brzykcy Gets First Professional Win". Apple City Broadcasting. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Newman, Stephen (July 2, 2020). "Virginia Tech Pitcher Zach Brzykcy Signs with the Washington Nationals". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  4. 1 2 Kerr, Byron (July 2, 2020). "Brzykcy brings 100 mph fastball to future Nats bullpen". MASN Sports. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  5. ↑ "#38 Zachary Brzykcy". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  6. ↑ Driver, David (October 13, 2020). "Virginia Tech pitcher Zach Brzykcy part of Nationals' 2020 NDFA class..." Federal Baseball. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  7. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Zach Brzykcy - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Zach Brzykcy Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Undrafted Brzykcy to continue improbable rise after Tommy John surgery". masnsports.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Nationals' Zach Brzykcy: Optioned to Rochester". cbssports.com. March 16, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Nationals add Darren Baker, son of ex-manager Dusty Baker". ESPN.com. September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
Zach Brzykcy
Washington Nationals – No. 66
Relief pitcher
Born: (1999-07-12) July 12, 1999 (age 25)
Hickory, North Carolina
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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September 1, 2024, for the Washington Nationals
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