The Katy, Texas native had 83 strikeouts in his 14 appearances
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SAN ANTONIO – As the 2025 MLB Draft entered the seventh round, the Atlanta Braves had their eyes set on San Antonio for their next pitching prospect.
With the 217th pick in the draft, the Braves selected University of Texas at San Antonio pitcher Zach Royse.
In his 14 appearances this past season, the best year in UTSA baseball history, he had nine wins and five losses, a 5.17 ERA, with 83 strikeouts in 94 innings pitched.
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Nick Mantas is a KSAT 12 Sports Editor. He has previously worked in Lansing, San Fransisco and Abilene.
Nick earned a Master’s Degree in Sports Media from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism and a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Arizona, where he also interned as a strength and conditioning coach.