Zac Grotz
Born: 2/17/1993 in San Mateo, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2019-08-02 | Final Game: 2020-08-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Biography
Zac Grotz, born in 1993, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2019 to 2020. He made his Major League Baseball debut on August 2, 2019, showcasing his talents at the highest level of the sport. Grotz played primarily as a relief pitcher and was known for his competitive spirit on the mound. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-0, with a earned run average (ERA) of 7.3, and he struck out 22 batters.
Although Grotz's time in the majors was limited, he contributed to his team's pitching depth during a period when many teams were seeking reliable arms to navigate the demands of a grueling season. His performance, while challenging at times, highlighted the perseverance required to succeed in professional baseball. Grotz retired from the game on August 29, 2020, leaving behind a legacy as a player who embraced the opportunity to compete at the highest level, even if his stats reflected the struggles that often accompany a player's journey in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 25 | 20 | 4 | 19 | 22 | 7.30 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | SEA | AL | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 4.15 | 787.2 |
| 2020 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 14.73 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | SEA | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | SEA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | SEA | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | SEA | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |