Zach Strecker -- Pitching and Hitting Coach
University of Kentucky
2011-2016
- Was a true walk-on for the University of Kentucky and played four years after redshirting freshman season
- Earned a key role in the backend of the bullpen Junior and Senior season, excelling at stranding inherited runners
- Learned key life experiences and responsibilities such as time management while majoring in accounting and finance
- Career 3.18 ERA while at UK throwing 96.1 Innings in 4 seasons
- 82 K’s to 29 BB ratio
- Top-10 in school history in appearances (81)
Awards
- Won the University of Kentucky Catspy Award for Male Supporting Role Athlete in 2016
High School Baseball
- Played varsity baseball at Eastern High School 2010-2011
- All 7th Region 1st Baseman (Season) 2011
- All District 1st Baseman (Season) 2010 & 2011
- 7th Region All-Star Game 2010 & 2011
Professional Experience
- Signed as a free agent in 2016 with the Minnesota Twins
- Led the GCL Twins in saves and appearances with a 3.27 ERA
- Signed with an Independent baseball team in 2017 the Washington Wildthings
- Currently training for his fifth season with the Wildthings in 2021
- Holds the career franchise record in saves (52)
- Holds single season franchise record for lowest ERA (1.29 in 2019)
- Career ERA 1.68 and WHIP (1.15) with Washington
- Two time Frontier League All-Star
I look forward to helping kids reach their baseball goals and providing them a great learning experience. Baseball is a love of mine and can’t wait to share my knowledge and love for this great sport with your kid at Lou Ott Baseball!