Red Sox lefty Zach Penrod on his outing against Northeastern: 'I only know 100%'
The stock has been on the rise for Red Sox left-hander Zach Penrod since he was signed out of INDY ball last summer.
That rise continued after putting up a 1.29 ERA over his four starts he had in the Arizona Fall League. That led him to have the shortest offseason of his baseball career where the quick turn around had him right back into the thick of things on Friday against Northeastern.
The 26-year-old came in to pitch the 8th inning on Friday and struck out three while allowing a walk. While it may have been just an exhibition game against a college team, Penrod treated it just like any other professional team.
“I really only know 100%.” Penrod told Beyond the Monster after his outing on Friday. “I am feeling good for February though. I blinked and baseball was already back. I really can’t complain though.”
Penrod is projected to start the 2024 season in the Portland starting rotation after starting four games for the Greenville Drive and putting up a 2.18 ERA. With already being 26, the left-hander will have the chance at a quick promotion if all goes well.
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