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    ZacThornton

    New York Mets
    • New York MetsMets
    • #49
    • Starting PitcherSP
    • HT/WT
      6' 3", 170 lbs
    • Birthdate
      1/17/2002 (24)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • HT/WT
      6' 3", 170 lbs
    • Birthdate
      1/17/2002 (24)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Winona, MN
    • Status
      Active

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      5-6
      150+
      ERA
      3.42
      K
      63
      150+
      WHIP
      1.14
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