Zach Maxwell

Zach Maxwell
Cincinnati Reds – No. 78
Pitcher
Born: (2001-01-26) January 26, 2001 (age 25)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 23, 2025, for the Cincinnati Reds
MLB statistics
(through June 5, 2026)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average8.40
Strikeouts17
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Teams

Zachary Thomas Maxwell (born January 26, 2001) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025.

Amateur career

Maxwell attended North Paulding High School in Dallas, Georgia. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 30th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft but did not sign with them and played college baseball at Georgia Tech.[1] In 2021, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2]

Professional career

After three years at Georgia Tech, Maxwell was drafted (183rd overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth round of the 2022 MLB draft.[3] He signed with the Reds and spent his first professional season with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Reds and Single-A Daytona Tortugas. Maxwell started 2023 with Daytona before being promoted to the High-A Dayton Dragons. After the season, he played in the Arizona Fall League.[4]

Maxwell split the 2024 campaign between the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts and Triple-A Louisville Bats. In 53 relief appearances split between the two affiliates, he compiled a combined 7-2 record and 3.17 ERA with 85 strikeouts and five saves over 54 innings of work.[5]

Maxwell made 51 appearances for Louisville to begin the 2025 season, compiling a 1-3 record and 4.17 ERA with 59 strikeouts and five saves across 49+2⁄3 innings pitched. On August 22, 2025, Maxwell was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[6]

Maxwell was optioned to Triple-A Louisville to begin the 2026 season.[7]

References

  1. ^ Spigolon @TSpigolonNBR, Tom (June 12, 2019). "North Paulding graduate chooses college over New York Yankees". Marietta Daily Journal.
  2. ^ "#9 Zachary Maxwell – Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  3. ^ Caudell, Jackson (July 14, 2022). "Georgia Tech Baseball: Zach Maxwell 2022 MLB Draft Profile". Sports Illustrated.
  4. ^ Norris, Josh (October 24, 2023). "Arizona Fall League Prospect Report: Reds Fireballer Keeps Mowing Down Hitters".
  5. ^ "Zach Maxwell - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  6. ^ Adams, Steve (August 22, 2025). "Reds Select Zach Maxwell". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  7. ^ "Reds Veteran Wins Roster Spot Over Former First-Round Pick". si.com. Retrieved March 28, 2026.

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