Zachary Joseph Messinger (born October 4, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees organization.
Messinger attended John H. Castle High School in Newburgh, Indiana, and the University of Virginia, where he played college baseball for the Virginia Cavaliers. He had a 5-3 win-loss record and a 4.42 earned run average in 51 appearances in his three seasons at Virginia. He helped the Cavaliers reach the 2021 College World Series.
The New York Yankees selected Messinger in the 13th round, with the 393rd overall selection, in the 2021 MLB draft. He signed with the Yankees, receiving a $225,000 signing bonus. He made his professional debut in 2022 with the Tampa Tarpons. He pitched for the Hudson Valley Renegades in 2023. In 2024, he pitched for the Somerset Patriots.
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External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
