• Full name Robert John Zastryzny
  • Born 03/26/1992 in Edmonton, AB, Canada
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: L
  • School Missouri
  • Debut 08/19/2016
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (41st overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2013 (signed for $1,100,000).
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    Though Zastryzny won just two of his first 11 starts this spring as Missouri got a rude welcome to the Southeastern Conference, scouts aren't holding that against him. A lefthander who can really pitch with his fastball, he should go in the first three rounds. Zastrzyny effortlessly adds and subtracts from his fastball, usually sitting around 90 mph but capable of dropping down to 86 or elevating four-seamers up in the zone at 95. The 6-foot-3, 193-pounder can locate his fastball to either side of the plate and gets good angle, which helps it play up further. His most reliable secondary pitch is his changeup, which shows flashes of being a plus offering. His breaking ball is less consistent, as he will switch between a slider and curveball. Zastryzny throws strikes but will need to refine his command in pro ball.

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Career Transactions

  • Indianapolis Indians activated LHP Rob Zastryzny.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates sent LHP Rob Zastryzny outright to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates sent LHP Rob Zastryzny outright to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates designated LHP Rob Zastryzny for assignment.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates placed LHP Rob Zastryzny on the 15-day injured list. Left forearm inflammation.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates activated LHP Rob Zastryzny from the 15-day injured list.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates sent LHP Rob Zastryzny on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians.
  • sent LHP Rob Zastryzny on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates sent LHP Rob Zastryzny on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates placed LHP Rob Zastryzny on the 15-day injured list. Left elbow discomfort.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of LHP Rob Zastryzny, and from Indianapolis Indians.
  • Canada activated LHP Rob Zastryzny.
  • LHP Rob Zastryzny assigned to Indianapolis Indians.
  • LHP Rob Zastryzny roster status changed by Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent LHP Rob Zastryzny to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

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