Zach Russell

AWARDS

SOPHOMORE (2026)

Made 25 appearances out of the bullpen for the Gamecocks in 2026
Went 3-1 with a 2.53 ERA, a save and 23 strikeouts in 32 innings pitched
Held opponents to a .209 batting average
Picked up a win over Gardner-Webb (Feb. 18), striking out three in 2.1 scoreless innings
Had a season high four strikeouts in 2.1 innings of relief in a win over Texas (April 2)
Earned a save at Missouri (April 9), striking out a pair in 2.1 innings
Did not allow an earned run in 2.1 innings of relief in the SEC Tournament vs. Tennessee (May 19)
Had a pair of strikeouts in two innings of relief at Vanderbilt (May 15)

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

Zach Russell Bio