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 7^th Region 1^st Baseman (Season) 2011
• All District 1^st Baseman (Season) 2010 & 2011
• 7^th 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!