Zach Russell
- position Right Handed Pitcher
- height 6-2
- weight 170
- class Freshman
- B/T R/R
- Hometown Charleston, S.C.
- High school West Ashley
- position Right Handed Pitcher
- height 6-2
- weight 170
- class Freshman
- B/T R/R
- Hometown Charleston, S.C.
- High school West Ashley
Zach Russell Bio
FRESHMAN (2025)
- Made 19 appearances in relief for the Gamecocks in 2025
- Was 2-1 with 17 strikeouts in 16.2 innings pitched
- Made his Carolina debut on Feb. 16 against Sacred Heart, striking out four batters in 1.1 innings
- Earned the win March 8 against Morehead State, not allowing a hit in 1.1 innings
- Did not allow a hit and struck out three in 1.1 innings at Arkansas (March 22)
- Picked up the win over Winthrop (May 13), striking out a batter in 1.1 innings
- Did not allow a run in two innings in a win over Presbyterian (April 1)
- Went his first seven outings without giving up a run
PRIOR TO CAROLINA
- Attended West Ashley High School in Charleston, S.C., where he was an All-State selection in 2023 and 2024
- All-Region (2022, ’23, ’24)
- First Team All-Low Country (2023, ’24)
- Combined to go 11-2 with 124 strikeouts and a 1.90 ERA between his junior and senior years
- Hit .338 with 34 RBI and 25 stolen bases in 2023 and 2024
- Ranked the No. 8 overall player and No. 1 shortstop in the state of South Carolina in the class of 2024 by Perfect Game
- Also ranked the No. 1 shortstop by Diamond Prospects
- Participated in the East Coast Pro in 2023
- Played summer baseball for the Diamond Devils, hitting .475 with two home runs, 14 stolen bases, 18 RBI and 18.1 innings of scoreless pitching in 2023
PERSONAL
- Born on December 12, 2005
- Son of Donald and Danielle Russell
- Major is sport and entertainment management
