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==Career==
==Career==
===Amateur career===
Muckenhirn graduated from Delano High School in [[Delano, Minnesota]], in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Muckenhirn wanted by top baseball programs in the country|url=http://www.hjblogs.com/muckenhirn-wanted-by-some-of-the-top-baseball-programs-in-the-country/|access-date=2023-05-01|website=hjblogs.com|language=en}}</ref> He attended the [[University of North Dakota]] and played [[college baseball]] for the [[North Dakota Fighting Hawks baseball|North Dakota Fighting Hawks]].
Muckenhirn graduated from Delano High School in [[Delano, Minnesota]], in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Muckenhirn wanted by top baseball programs in the country|url=http://www.hjblogs.com/muckenhirn-wanted-by-some-of-the-top-baseball-programs-in-the-country/|access-date=2023-05-01|website=hjblogs.com|language=en}}</ref> He attended the [[University of North Dakota]] (UND) and played [[college baseball]] for the [[North Dakota Fighting Hawks baseball|North Dakota Fighting Hawks]].<ref name=und/>


===Baltimore Orioles===
===Baltimore Orioles===
The [[Baltimore Orioles]] selected Muckenhirn in the 11th round, with the 331st overall selection, of the [[2016 MLB draft]]. With the selection, he become the highest drafted player in UND history.<ref>{{Cite web|title=UND BASEBALL: Muckenhirn becomes UND’s highest MLB draft pick|url=https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-baseball-muckenhirn-becomes-unds-highest-mlb-draft-pick|access-date=2023-05-01|website=grandforksherald.com|language=en}}</ref> He made his professional debut with the Low-A [[Aberdeen IronBirds]], appearing in 12 games and registering a 5-2 record and 2.43 ERA with 34 strikeouts.
The [[Baltimore Orioles]] selected Muckenhirn in the 11th round, with the 331st overall selection, of the [[2016 MLB draft]]. With the selection, he become the highest drafted player in UND history.<ref name=und>{{Cite web|title=UND BASEBALL: Muckenhirn becomes UND’s highest MLB draft pick|url=https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-baseball-muckenhirn-becomes-unds-highest-mlb-draft-pick|access-date=2023-05-01|website=grandforksherald.com|language=en}}</ref> He made his professional debut with the Low-A [[Aberdeen IronBirds]], appearing in 12 games and registering a 5-2 record and 2.43 ERA with 34 strikeouts.


In 2017, Muckenhirn made 27 appearances (21 starts) split between Aberdeen and the Single-A [[Delmarva Shorebirds]]. Pitching 124.2 innings, he posted a 5-10 record and 5.13 ERA with 103 strikeouts. The following year, Muckenhirn made 44 relief appearances split between Delmarva, the High-A [[Frederick Keys]], and the Double-A [[Bowie Baysox]], recording a cumulative 3.64 ERA with 79 strikeouts and 8 saves in 64.1 innings pitched.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Baltimore Orioles 2019 Top 50 Prospects|url=https://www.prospects1500.com/top-50-lists/baltimore-orioles-2019-top-50-prospects/|access-date=2023-05-01|website=prospects1500.com|language=en}}</ref>
In 2017, Muckenhirn made 27 appearances (21 starts) split between Aberdeen and the Single-A [[Delmarva Shorebirds]]. Pitching 124.2 innings, he posted a 5-10 record and 5.13 ERA with 103 strikeouts. The following year, Muckenhirn made 44 relief appearances split between Delmarva, the High-A [[Frederick Keys]], and the Double-A [[Bowie Baysox]], recording a cumulative 3.64 ERA with 79 strikeouts and 8 saves in 64.1 innings pitched.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Baltimore Orioles 2019 Top 50 Prospects|url=https://www.prospects1500.com/top-50-lists/baltimore-orioles-2019-top-50-prospects/|access-date=2023-05-01|website=prospects1500.com|language=en}}</ref>

Revision as of 19:27, 1 May 2023

Zach Muckenhirn
New York Mets
Pitcher
Born: (1995-02-27) February 27, 1995 (age 29)
Delano, Minnesota
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

Zachary E. Muckenhirn (born February 27, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Amateur career

Muckenhirn graduated from Delano High School in Delano, Minnesota, in 2013.[1] He attended the University of North Dakota (UND) and played college baseball for the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.[2]

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles selected Muckenhirn in the 11th round, with the 331st overall selection, of the 2016 MLB draft. With the selection, he become the highest drafted player in UND history.[2] He made his professional debut with the Low-A Aberdeen IronBirds, appearing in 12 games and registering a 5-2 record and 2.43 ERA with 34 strikeouts.

In 2017, Muckenhirn made 27 appearances (21 starts) split between Aberdeen and the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds. Pitching 124.2 innings, he posted a 5-10 record and 5.13 ERA with 103 strikeouts. The following year, Muckenhirn made 44 relief appearances split between Delmarva, the High-A Frederick Keys, and the Double-A Bowie Baysox, recording a cumulative 3.64 ERA with 79 strikeouts and 8 saves in 64.1 innings pitched.[3]

Muckenhirn began the 2019 season with Double-A Bowie, receiving a promotion to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides later in the year.[4] In 41 appearances split between the two affiliates, he logged a 3-6 record and 4.11 ERA with 73 strikeouts and 5 saves in 57.0 innings pitched. Muckenhirn did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] On April 30, 2021, Muckenhirn was released by the Orioles organization.[6]

Chicago White Sox

On May 1, 2021, Muckenhirn signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox organization.[7] He spent the year with the Double-A Birmingham Barons, appearing in 30 games and posting a 3-1 record and 1.77 ERA with 42 strikeouts in 40.2 innings pitched.

In 2022, Muckenhirn made 47 appearances for the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, registering a 3-1 record and 3.11 ERA with 56 strikeouts and 2 saves in 55.0 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.[8]

New York Mets

On November 23, 2022, Muckenhirn signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets organization.[9] He competed for a bullpen spot in Spring Training,[10] but did not win the job and was assigned to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets to begin the 2023 season.[11] In 6 appearances to start the year, he posted a strong 0.77 ERA with 4 strikeouts and 1 save in 11.2 innings of work. On May 1, 2023, the Mets announced that they would be promoting Muckenhirn to the major leagues for the first time in advance of the team’s doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves.[12]

References

  1. ^ "Muckenhirn wanted by top baseball programs in the country". hjblogs.com. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  2. ^ a b "UND BASEBALL: Muckenhirn becomes UND's highest MLB draft pick". grandforksherald.com. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  3. ^ "Baltimore Orioles 2019 Top 50 Prospects". prospects1500.com. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  4. ^ "Baltimore Orioles: Bowie Baysox Feature Several Top Prospects". birdswatcher.com. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  5. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
  6. ^ "Zach Muckenhirn Stats, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  7. ^ "Zach Muckenhirn Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  8. ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  9. ^ "Mets sign pitchers Zach Muckenhirn and Denyi Reyes to minor league deals". flipboard.com. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  10. ^ "Mets' Zach Muckenhirn: Could win bullpen spot". flipboard.com. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  11. ^ "Mets' Zach Muckenhirn: Reassigned to MiLB camp". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  12. ^ "Mets To Select Zach Muckenhirn". yardbarker.com. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
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