Zebby Matthews

Zebby Matthews
Minnesota Twins – No. 52
Pitcher
Born: (2000-05-22) May 22, 2000 (age 24)
Cullowhee, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 13, 2024, for the Minnesota Twins
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record1–4
Earned run average6.69
Strikeouts43
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Teams

Daniel Zebulon Matthews (born May 22, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.

Amateur career

Matthews attended Smoky Mountain High School in Sylva, North Carolina and played college baseball at Western Carolina University.[1]

Professional career

Matthews was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the eighth round, with the 234th overall selection, of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.[2] He signed with the Twins and spent his first professional season with the rookie–level Florida Complex League Twins and Single–A Fort Myers Mighty Mussels. Matthews started 2023 with Fort Myers before being promoted to the High–A Cedar Rapids Kernels. In 22 games (20 starts) for the two affiliated, he accumulated a 7–3 record and 3.84 ERA with 112 strikeouts across 105+1⁄3 innings pitched.[3][4]

Matthews began the 2024 campaign with Cedar Rapids, and later received promotions to the Double–A Wichita Wind Surge and Triple–A St. Paul Saints. On August 13, 2024, Matthews was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[5]

References

  1. ^ Huber, Zachary. "Smoky Mountain ace Zebby Matthews' drive for perfection leads to deal with Minnesota Twins". citizen-times.com. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  2. ^ Huber, Zachary. "Former Smoky Mountain standout Zebby Matthews drafted by the Minnesota Twins". citizen-times.com. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  3. ^ Phillips, Carey. "Matthews promoted by Minnesota Twins". thesylvaherald.com. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  4. ^ Miller, Phil. "Twins' Zebby Matthews Shows Refined Offspeed Stuff". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  5. ^ "Twins Designate Scott Blewett For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 13, 2024.