Everyone has an opinion about whether or not our next prospect will start or close, and both sides have valid arguments. Here he is amongst the top 3….

#3: Zachary R. Stewart

Right-Handed Pitcher / 24 years old / 6’2″ 205 lbs

Born: September 28th, 1986 in Wichita Falls, Texas

Bats: Right   Throws: Right

High School Team: Holliday HS, in Holliday Texas

College: Texas Tech

Drafted: by the Reds in the 3rd round of the 2008 draft

Signed: for $450,000 by Jerry Flowers (Reds)

Quick Facts:

• Stewart grew up a Rangers fan and Nolan Ryan is his favorite pitcher.
• The hitter he’d most like to face is Alex Rodriguez.
• Majored in Psychology in College.
• Enjoys fishing and hunting.
• A true athlete, Zach was lettered in baseball, basketball, football, track and tennis coming out of high school.
• He lead his HS team to state tournament 4 years in a row. They were state finalists 3 of those years.
• Pitched one semester for Angelo State before transferring to North Central College in 2006, and finally to Texas Tech to end his 3 years of college. (more…)