Drafted in the 10th round (295th overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2023 (signed for $155,000).
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A 6-foot-2, 196-pound righthander, Russell was a lockdown reliever for Dallas Baptist for three years, and has posted a 2.03 career ERA with 110 strikeouts in 79.2 career innings with the program. This spring he averaged 94 and touched 97 with his fastball, and he also generated a 50%+ miss rate with both a low-80s changeup and a low-80s breaking ball.
Career Transactions
ACL D-backs Red placed RHP Zane Russell on the reserve list.
RHP Zane Russell assigned to ACL D-backs Red.
Arizona Diamondbacks signed RHP Zane Russell.
RHP Zane Russell assigned to Dallas Baptist Patriots.
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