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Zach Penrod
Los Angeles Dodgers
Pitcher
Born: (1997-06-16) June 16, 1997 (age 28)
Nampa, Idaho, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
September 14, 2024, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average2.25
Strikeouts3
Teams

Zach Penrod (born June 16, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox.

Career

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Amateur career

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Penrod attended Columbia High School in Nampa, Idaho. He was a first-team all-conference baseball player his junior and senior seasons. He then attended Corban University. In 2016, he did not pitch, only playing as an outfielder. In 2017, he returned to the mound, with a 2.03 ERA in 9 relief appearances.[1] Penrod then transferred to Northwest Nazarene University. In 2018, he had a 1.89 ERA in 19 innings pitched for the Nighthawks. As a batter, he hit .369 with 5 home runs in 46 games.[2] He was named to the second-team All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference as an outfielder.[3]

Texas Rangers

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On August 2, 2018, Penrod signed with the Texas Rangers as an undrafted free agent, after he was not selected in the 2018 MLB draft.[2] He made his professional debut with the rookie-level Arizona League Rangers, recording a 6.17 ERA with 11 strikeouts over four games.[4] On April 1, 2019, he underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the whole 2019 season while recovering.[5]

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of the 2020 minor league season[6] He was released by the Rangers organization on June 1, 2020.[7] and Penrod was released by the Rangers organization on June 1, 2020.[8]

Pioneer Baseball League

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On May 27, 2021, Penrod signed with the Boise Hawks of the independent Pioneer League.[9] In his first competitive baseball since 2018, he started 14 games for Boise, with a 3–4 record, 5.66 ERA, and 85 strikeouts across 68+1⁄3 innings of work.[10]

On August 23, 2022, Penrod, Byron Smith, and Juan Teixiera were traded to the Billings Mustangs.[11] He pitched in 13 games (four starts) in 2022, with a 1–3 record and 7.40 ERA with 20 strikeouts and across 20+2⁄3 innings.[12]

On December 12, 2022, Penrod signed with the Missoula PaddleHeads.[13] He made 13 appearances (10 starts) for Missoula in 2023, posting a 4–1 record and 2.98 ERA with 65 strikeouts over 54+1⁄3 innings pitched.[14]

Boston Red Sox

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On August 16, 2023, Penrod signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.[15] He made four starts for the High-A Greenville Drive down the stretch, posting a 2–1 record and 2.18 ERA with 20 strikeouts over 20+2⁄3 innings.[16] He began the 2024 campaign with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs before being promoted to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox in late May.[17] In 22 games (12 starts) between the two affiliates, he had an 8–2 record and 4.16 ERA with 93 strikeouts across 62+2⁄3 innings pitched.[18]

On September 14, Penrod was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[19] He made his MLB debut the same day, pitching in relief at Yankee Stadium and striking out the first two batters he faced (Austin Wells and Jazz Chisholm Jr.).[20] In seven games with Boston, he had no decisions but earned two holds, with a 2.25 ERA, three strikeouts and four walks in four innings.[21]

On March 27, 2025, Penrod was placed on the 60-day injured list a left elbow sprain.[22] He was activated on May 27, and optioned to Triple-A Worcester.[23] In five appearances (two starts) for Worcester, he recorded a 3.38 ERA with six strikeouts across 5+1⁄3 innings pitched.[4] On June 15, Penrod was designated for assignment by Boston.[24]

Los Angeles Dodgers

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On June 20, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Penrod from the Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations.[25]

Personal life

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Penrod has three brothers, Skyler, Trevor, and JT. Their parents are Jon and Tracy Penrod.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Zach Penrod - Baseball". Corban University Athletics. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "NNU's Zach Penrod signs with Texas Rangers". NNU Sports. July 24, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  3. ^ "Baseball 2018 all conference team" (PDF). Northwest Nazarene University Athletics. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Zack Penrod College, Amateur and Minor League Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  5. ^ "Zach Penrod". soxprospects.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  6. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  7. ^ "Zach Penrod Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  8. ^ "Zach Penrod bio". mlb.com. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  9. ^ "Former NNU baseball players signs with the Boise Hawks". idahonews.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  10. ^ "Zach Penrod - Baseball Stats". fangraphs.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  11. ^ Billings Mustangs [@mustangs] (August 23, 2022). "A big series begins tonight, so the Mustangs made a big deal with Boise, acquiring OF Juan Teixeira, RHP Byron Smith, and LHP Zach Penrod! Teixeira is hitting .331 with 11 HR this season, while Smith and Penrod were big pieces on Boise's PBL runner-up team last year! Welcome!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  12. ^ "Zach Penrod". Billings Mustangs. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  13. ^ "2023 Transactions". Pioneer League. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  14. ^ "Zach Penrod thriving after years in baseball wilderness". bostonherald.com. November 6, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  15. ^ "Penrod's amazing story continues in fall league". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  16. ^ "Pitching prospect Zach Penrod on his journey to Triple A: 'It's been an adventure'". masslive.com. June 8, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  17. ^ "Zach Penrod hits 99 out of the bullpen, positions himself as a possible call-up option". masslive.com. August 17, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  18. ^ "Red Sox announce roster moves". mlb.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  19. ^ "Red Sox call up one of their top pitching prospects on Saturday". sportingnews.com. September 14, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  20. ^ McWilliams, Julian (September 14, 2024). "Zach Penrod followed winding road to make major league debut for Red Sox at Yankee Stadium". The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  21. ^ "Zach Penrod 2024 Pitching Game Logs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  22. ^ "Red Sox Place Liam Hendriks On 15-Day IL". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  23. ^ "Red Sox Reinstate, Option Zach Penrod". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  24. ^ "Red Sox's Zach Penrod: Dropped from 40-man roster". CBSSports.com. June 16, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  25. ^ "Dodgers acquire left-hander Zach Penrod from Red Sox". ESPN.com. June 20, 2025. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
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