Baseball
Zack Thornton
- Title:
- Student Assistant Coach
Zack Thornton is in his first season as a student assistant coach on George Horton’s staff. The former Ducks’ pitcher joined the team after completing an eight-year professional career that saw him reach Triple-A where he played for both the Pirates and the Mets.
Thornton was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 23rd round (695 overall) of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft. He struggled with an injury as a junior in 2009, and made just one appearance for the Ducks, but returned to the mound 100 percent healthy for his senior season. The Oak Park, Calif., native was a key reason for UO’s NCAA Regional berth.
Thornton finished his senior year with a 9-0 record, and his win total currently ties for the sixth all-time at Oregon. He was named honorable mention All-Pac-10 after posting a 3.40 ERA in 12 starts and 17 appearances, while striking out 73 in 90 innings.
The Ducks’ won five Pac-10 series during 2010, and Thornton was credited with the win in four of the series-clinching victories.
Thornton was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 23rd round (695 overall) of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft. He struggled with an injury as a junior in 2009, and made just one appearance for the Ducks, but returned to the mound 100 percent healthy for his senior season. The Oak Park, Calif., native was a key reason for UO’s NCAA Regional berth.
Thornton finished his senior year with a 9-0 record, and his win total currently ties for the sixth all-time at Oregon. He was named honorable mention All-Pac-10 after posting a 3.40 ERA in 12 starts and 17 appearances, while striking out 73 in 90 innings.
The Ducks’ won five Pac-10 series during 2010, and Thornton was credited with the win in four of the series-clinching victories.
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