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Zack Britton
Zackary Grant Britton (born December 22, 1987), known professionally as Zach Britton until February 2019, is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees.
Britton graduated from Weatherford High School in Texas and was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the third round of the 2006 MLB draft. Initially a starting pitcher, Britton converted to a closer and led the American League in saves in 2016 and was named to the AL All-Star team in 2015 and 2016. From September 20, 2015, to August 23, 2017, Britton converted 60 straight saves, an American League record. The Orioles traded Britton to New York during the 2018 season.
Britton, the youngest of three brothers, was raised in Santa Clarita, California. His grandmother on his maternal side is of Dominican origin, but he does not speak Spanish. His father, Greg, is of German-Irish descent.
Britton attended Canyon High School for his freshman year. During baseball practice with the freshman team, he sustained fractures of the skull and clavicle and bleeding in the brain as a result of diving headfirst into concrete while attempting to catch a foul popup. He spent two days in intensive care.
Britton's family moved to Texas, and Britton transferred to Weatherford High School. He was an all-state outfielder for the baseball team and also pitched. Britton was offered an athletic scholarship to attend Texas A&M University.
The Baltimore Orioles selected Britton in the third round, with the 85th overall pick, of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft. He accepted a $435,000 signing bonus to sign a professional contract and not attend college.
Before the 2010 season, Britton was named the Orioles' third-best prospect according to Baseball America. In a midseason top 25 prospect list, he was ranked the 10th-best prospect in all of baseball. Prior to 2011, Baseball America had him ranked second among Orioles prospects.
Even though Britton was statistically the Orioles' best pitcher during spring training, he started the 2011 campaign in the minors, being optioned to the Norfolk Tides on March 29. Britton was recalled five days later on April 3, however, to replace the injured Brian Matusz in the starting rotation. Britton capped a season-opening three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays by winning his MLB debut that same day in a 5–1 victory at Tropicana Field. He allowed a run and three hits in six innings.
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Zack Britton
Zackary Grant Britton (born December 22, 1987), known professionally as Zach Britton until February 2019, is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees.
Britton graduated from Weatherford High School in Texas and was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the third round of the 2006 MLB draft. Initially a starting pitcher, Britton converted to a closer and led the American League in saves in 2016 and was named to the AL All-Star team in 2015 and 2016. From September 20, 2015, to August 23, 2017, Britton converted 60 straight saves, an American League record. The Orioles traded Britton to New York during the 2018 season.
Britton, the youngest of three brothers, was raised in Santa Clarita, California. His grandmother on his maternal side is of Dominican origin, but he does not speak Spanish. His father, Greg, is of German-Irish descent.
Britton attended Canyon High School for his freshman year. During baseball practice with the freshman team, he sustained fractures of the skull and clavicle and bleeding in the brain as a result of diving headfirst into concrete while attempting to catch a foul popup. He spent two days in intensive care.
Britton's family moved to Texas, and Britton transferred to Weatherford High School. He was an all-state outfielder for the baseball team and also pitched. Britton was offered an athletic scholarship to attend Texas A&M University.
The Baltimore Orioles selected Britton in the third round, with the 85th overall pick, of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft. He accepted a $435,000 signing bonus to sign a professional contract and not attend college.
Before the 2010 season, Britton was named the Orioles' third-best prospect according to Baseball America. In a midseason top 25 prospect list, he was ranked the 10th-best prospect in all of baseball. Prior to 2011, Baseball America had him ranked second among Orioles prospects.
Even though Britton was statistically the Orioles' best pitcher during spring training, he started the 2011 campaign in the minors, being optioned to the Norfolk Tides on March 29. Britton was recalled five days later on April 3, however, to replace the injured Brian Matusz in the starting rotation. Britton capped a season-opening three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays by winning his MLB debut that same day in a 5–1 victory at Tropicana Field. He allowed a run and three hits in six innings.