Today we preview the last pitcher (in alphabetical order) the Mets invited to Major League camp this year – Rob Zastryzny!
If you are reading this article on it’s original publication day, March 26th, it’s also Rob’s Birthday! Happy Birthday!
Zastryzny was drafted in the 2nd round back in 2013 by the Chicago Cubs. The lefty from Canada went the University of Missouri and went to High School in Corpus Christi. He made his major league debut in 2016 with the Cubs and was in a total of 18 games between 2016 and 2018. During that time he pitched 34.2 innings with a 4.41 ERA, 3.76 FIP, 1.529 WHIP and a 99 ERA+. In 2019 he was in the Dodgers system, 2020 with the Orioles, and 2021 with the Marlins. With the AAA Jacksonville club last year he posted a 3.68 ERA and 1.500 WHIP over 29.1 innings. Now he’s here!
According to Baseball Savant, he has a mid 70’s curveball, low 80’s cutter and high 80’s 4-seamer.
He’s been impressive in Mets camp so far, tossing 3.0 perfect innings while striking out 5 batters. Being a lefty is an advantage in the Mets system – the Mets desperately need a lefty specialist. He has some tough competition as several other lefties on NRI’s have also done well. However, as we learned last year, you can never have too many pitchers in camp and in your system ready to go.
Here’s hoping Rob continues to have an amazing Spring! Let’s go Mets!
