Zach McAllister
Encyclopedia
Zachary Taylor McAllister (born December 8, 1987) is an American professional baseball
pitcher
with the Cleveland Indians
of Major League Baseball
.
in the third round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft
out of Illinois Valley Central High School
.
McAllister was ranked the Yankees' sixth best prospect prior to the 2009 season, according to Baseball America
, and their fifth best prospect prior to the 2010 season. He was named the Yankees' Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2009 for his performance with the Double-A Trenton Thunder
. However, he struggled in 2010 with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. On August 20, he was revealed to be the player to be named later
in the July 30 trade between the Yankees and Cleveland Indians
for Austin Kearns
.
After the 2010 season, McAllister was added to the Indians' 40 man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft
.
After teammate Fausto Carmona
was sent to the disabled list, McAllister was activated and made his major league debut against the Toronto Blue Jays
on July 7, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
Baseball
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pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
with the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
of Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
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.
Baseball career
McAllister was drafted by the New York YankeesNew York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
in the third round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft
2006 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2006 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 6 and 7. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams.-First Round Selections:...
out of Illinois Valley Central High School
Illinois Valley Central Unit District 321
Illinois Valley Central Unit District 321 is the school district in the northeast corner of Peoria County, Illinois, including the communities of Chillicothe, Mossville, and Rome, Illinois.-Schools:...
.
McAllister was ranked the Yankees' sixth best prospect prior to the 2009 season, according to Baseball America
Baseball America
Baseball America is a magazine which covers baseball at every level, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in high school, college, Japan, and the minor leagues. It is currently published in the form of a bi-weekly newspaper, five annual reference book titles, a weekly podcast, and a...
, and their fifth best prospect prior to the 2010 season. He was named the Yankees' Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2009 for his performance with the Double-A Trenton Thunder
Trenton Thunder
The Trenton Thunder are an American Minor League Baseball team and are the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. The Thunder play in the Eastern Division of the Eastern League, and are the two-time defending league champions...
. However, he struggled in 2010 with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. On August 20, he was revealed to be the player to be named later
Player to be named later
The concept of the "player to be named later" is most often associated with Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball trades.-Description:...
in the July 30 trade between the Yankees and Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
for Austin Kearns
Austin Kearns
Austin Ryan Kearns is a Major League Baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent.-Cincinnati Reds:...
.
After the 2010 season, McAllister was added to the Indians' 40 man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft
Rule 5 draft
The Rule 5 draft is a Major League Baseball player draft that occurs each year in December, at the annual Winter Meeting of general managers. The Rule 5 draft aims to prevent teams from stockpiling too many young players on their minor league affiliate teams when other teams would be willing to...
.
After teammate Fausto Carmona
Fausto Carmona
Fausto C. Carmona is a right-handed pitcher for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. Carmona made his major league debut with the Indians on April 15, 2006...
was sent to the disabled list, McAllister was activated and made his major league debut against the Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
on July 7, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland.