Zach Bates - 2025 - Baseball - University of Illinois Athletics

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2025 All-Big Ten Third Team

All-Big Ten Third Team selection as a relief pitcher.
Went 2-2 with a 2.83 ERA (9 ER/28.2 IP) in 23 relief appearances in his debut campaign in the Orange and Blue.
Led the Illini with eight saves, which also ranked tied for fourth most among Big Ten pitchers at the conclusion of the Big Ten Tournament.
Led all Illinois relievers with 34 strikeouts...held opponents to a .153 average, which was the lowest mark among Big Ten arms that tossed at least 28.2 innings.
Struck out a season-high four batters on April 5 vs. Maryland (G1)...later matched that mark on May 17 at Ohio State.
Worked a season-high 2.1 innings on April 5 vs. Maryland (G1).
Allowed just one earned run over 15.1 innings of work, spanning 11 games, from March 25 to May 6...whiffed 19 batters compated to just six walks during that run.
Earned the win in the Fighting Illini's 6-5 triumph in 10 innings over Michigan on May 20 in the Big Ten Tournament...1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R/ER, 1 BB, 1 SO.

Appeared in 13 games, all in relief, at Iowa Central CC.
Tossed 12.2 innings on the season, whiffing 21 batters.
Pitched 2.0 scoreless frames on March 15 vs. Moberly Area CC.
Worked a season-high 2.2 innings on Apr. 23 at Des Moines Area CC...also fanned a season-high five batters.

Attended Hickman High School in Columbia, Mo.
Was a three-year letterwinner...in his high school career, totaled 60.2 IP, 44 H, 28 ER, 56 BB, 99 K, 3.38 ERA.
High school honors include; one-time all-state, two-time all-district and two-time all-conference.
Was ranked as the No. 15 LHP in Missouri by Perfect Game.

Born on June 8, 2005.
Son of Mike and Beth Bates.
Has two brothers, Ethan and Max.
Chose Illinois because, "after seeing campus, meeting the coaches, etc., it seemed like a great fit and the place I want to call home."

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