Zackary Grant Britton, known professionally as Zach Britton until February 2019, is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. He previously played for the Baltimore Orioles.

Born on December 22, 1987 (age 34 years), Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

Britton graduated from Weatherford High School in Texas and was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the third round of the 2006 MLB draft.

Britton is married to Courtney Leggett with whom they have  a son and two daughters.

His older brother, Buck Britton, is a former infielder who was drafted by the Orioles in the 35th round of the 2008 MLB draft and has managed the Delmarva Shorebirds.

Zack Britton Teams Played

  • Baltimore Orioles (2011–2018)
  • New York Yankees (2018–present)

Zack Britton Career Highlight And Awards

  • 2× All-Star (2015, 2016)
  • AL Reliever of the Year (2016)
  • AL saves leader (2016)

Did Zack Britton Have Tommy John Surgery?

Yankees left-handed reliever Zack Britton underwent Tommy John surgery, in addition to a bone chip removal from his pitching elbow. The procedures will put him out at least until the end of the 2022 season.

The left-hander had a disappointing campaign this year, posting a 5.89 ERA in just 18.1 innings of work. Britton underwent surgery during spring training to remove bone chips from his pitching elbow.