Zackary Grant Britton was born on December 22,1987, and known professionally as Zach Britton until February 2019, is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.
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29 Facts About Zach Britton
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From September 20,2015, to August 23,2017, Zach Britton converted 60 straight saves, an American League record.
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Zach Britton's family moved to Texas, and Britton transferred to Weatherford High School.
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Zach Britton was an all-state outfielder for the baseball team, and played as a pitcher.
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Zach Britton accepted a $200,000 signing bonus to sign a professional contract and not attend college.
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Zach Britton showcased his batting prowess during his first experience with interleague play.
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Zach Britton finished his rookie campaign, appearing in 28 games, pitching to a 4.
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On March 26,2012, Zach Britton was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a left shoulder impingement.
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Zach Britton made the opening day roster for the 2014 Orioles season and picked up his first win of the year pitching in relief against the Red Sox on March 31.
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Zach Britton would assume the role of Orioles' closer for the rest of the season, converting 37 of the 41 save opportunities presented to him, finishing the regular season with a 1.
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Zach Britton pitched two-thirds scoreless innings in the game and he struck out one batter.
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Zach Britton extended his streak to 29 games to close out the first half of the 2016 season after converting 27 consecutive saves before the All-Star break.
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Zach Britton appeared in his 43rd straight game without allowing an earned run, the longest such streak since earned runs became a stat in 1913.
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Zach Britton pitched in 69 games, throwing 67 innings while allowing only four earned runs for a 0.
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Zach Britton placed fourth in the AL Cy Young Award balloting behind winner Rick Porcello, Justin Verlander, and Corey Kluber, receiving five first place votes, while finishing 11th on the MVP ballot.
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Zach Britton became just the fifth pitcher in MLB history to convert at least 50 consecutive save opportunities.
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Zach Britton tied Jose Valverde for fourth-most consecutive save opportunities converted with 51.
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Zach Britton tied former Orioles closer Jim Johnson for second most career saves in franchise history, with 122.
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The very next night, Zach Britton converted his third save of the season and 52nd in a row, tying him for third most all-time with Jeurys Familia.
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Zach Britton took sole possession of 2nd on the Orioles all-time list with his 123rd.
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Zach Britton moved into a tie for second most consecutive saves the very next night after converting his 54th save in a row.
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Zach Britton moved into sole possession of 2nd place for most consecutive saves converted.
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Zach Britton agreed to a $12 million, one-year deal with the Orioles in January 2018.
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Zach Britton made his 2018 debut on June 12, and recorded his first save on June 23.
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Zach Britton signed a three-year contract with an option for a fourth year with the Yankees on January 11,2019.
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Zach Britton got White Sox batter Danny Mendick to ground out to get the first out of the inning.
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On September 9,2021, Zach Britton underwent Tommy John surgery along with removal of bone chips in his pitching elbow.
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Zach Britton's older brother, Buck Britton, is a former infielder who was drafted by the Orioles in the 35th round of the 2008 MLB draft and has previously managed the Delmarva Shorebirds and Bowie Baysox.
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