Zach Maxwell #78

Graduated from North Paulding High School in Dallas, Ga., where he threw a no-hitter in 2019...Played at Georgia Tech...In 2021, pitched for Chatham in the prestigious Cape Cod League...Was originally drafted by the Yankees in the 30th round in 2019 but did not sign...His father, Tom, played basketball at Idaho State.

2025

On 8/23 at ARI made his Major League debut after having his contract selected from AAA-Louisville the day prior...In that game, became the fifth Reds reliever in the last 125 years with five strikeouts in his first career game, joining Tejay Antone (2020), Ariel Hernandez (2017), Tony Cingrani (2012) and Angel Torres (1977)...Became the fifth Red (of seven) in 2025 to make his Major League debut...Recorded nine strikeouts through his first three career relief appearances...From 8/23 to 9/9 became just the seventh Reds pitcher in the last 125 years with at least one strikeout in each of his first six career relief appearances...Made 51 relief appearances for AAA-Louisville, where he opened the season with five consecutive scoreless outings...Had an 11.1-inning scoreless innings streak for the Bats from 5/7-6/10...Struck out four batters in a scoreless eighth inning on 7/12 at Columbus.

2024

On 1/21/25 was invited to 2025 Major League Spring Training camp, his second (also 2024)...Led all Reds Minor League pitchers with 53 appearances...Was among Reds Minor League leaders in wins (7, T6th) and saves (5, T9th)...Began the season at AA-Chattanooga where he went 2-0 with a 1.23 ERA in 14.2 innings...When promoted to AAA-Louisville on 5/21, his 27 strikeouts ranked fourth among Southern League relievers...Earned his first win at the Triple-A level on 6/5 at Nashville...Notched his first Triple-A save on 6/28 at Toledo...In the 6-5 win on 8/17 at Omaha, reached 102.5 mph in a game-ending strikeout to earn his fifth save...Went 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA in seven appearances for Louisville in September.

2023

Was an MiLB.com Organizational All-Star...Following the season, pitched for Surprise in the prestigious Arizona Fall League (9g, 0-0, 2.19)...In 34 relief appearances at Class A Daytona and Dayton combined to finished 6-4, 4.11 with two saves and 96 strikeouts in just 61.1 innings...Began the year at Daytona...was promoted on 7/14...On 1/11/24 was invited to 2024 Major League Spring Training camp, his first.