Zach Dezenzo

Zach Dezenzo, a professional Major League Baseball player, was born on May 11, 2000, in Canton, Ohio. He attended Marlington High School in Ohio and later played college baseball at Ohio State University. Dezenzo was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 12th round of the 2022 MLB Draft as the 27th pick. Standing at 6 feet 5 inches and weighing 220 pounds, Dezenzo is a right-handed batter and thrower, primarily playing as an infielder. He made his MLB debut on August 6, 2024, with the Houston Astros. During the 2025 regular season, Dezenzo played in 34 games, starting in 29 of them. He accumulated 98 at-bats, hitting with an average of .245. He recorded 24 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 10 runs. His on-base percentage was .321, with a slugging percentage of .367, resulting in an OPS of .688. He also stole one base and scored 17 runs. Defensively, Dezenzo displayed versatility, playing at positions such as first base, left field, and right field. Over the season, he managed a fielding percentage of .982, committing only one error in 57 total chances. Zach Dezenzo's professional journey reflects his growing presence in the MLB, marked by his significant contributions on the field both as a hitter and a fielder.