Zack Britton is a professional baseball player who has had a successful career as a relief pitcher. He was born on December 22, 1987, in Panorama City, California, and attended high school in California before being drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the third round of the 2006 MLB draft.
Britton made his major league debut with the Orioles in 2011 and quickly established himself as a reliable relief pitcher. He was named to the American League All-Star team in 2015 and finished the season with a 1.92 ERA and 36 saves, earning him the Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year Award.
In 2016, Britton continued his success, finishing the season with a 0.54 ERA and 47 saves, setting a new American League record for consecutive saves converted with 60. He was again named to the All-Star team and finished fourth in the AL Cy Young Award voting.
Britton's success continued in 2017, but he was limited by injuries in 2018 and 2019. He was traded to the New York Yankees in 2018 and became a key member of their bullpen, helping them reach the playoffs in both 2018 and 2019.
In 2020, Britton had a strong season for the Yankees, finishing with a 1.89 ERA and eight saves in 20 appearances. He also became the first pitcher in MLB history to record a save without recording a strikeout, inducing three groundouts in a game against the Boston Red Sox.
Overall, Britton has had a successful career as a relief pitcher, earning two All-Star selections and multiple awards for his performance. He is known for his sinker, which has helped him induce ground balls and limit home runs throughout his career.
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