Anthony Aaron Zych (/ˈzɪk/; born August 7, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He pitched for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball from 2015 through 2017.\n', '

Zych is from Monee, Illinois. He traveled 35 miles (56 km) each way from Monee to attend St. Rita of Cascia High School in Chicago, Illinois, due to the higher level of competition offered in the Chicago Catholic League than he would have faced if he attended Peotone High School. He played for the school\'s baseball team as a second baseman, and also occasionally served as their closing pitcher. As a senior, Zych had a .410 batting average and a 9–2 win–loss record.\n', '

After graduating from high school, the Chicago Cubs selected Zych in the 46th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. He opted not to sign, and instead enrolled at the University of Louisville, where he played college baseball for the Louisville Cardinals. Competing in the Cape Cod Baseball League in 2010, Zych was named the most outstanding relief pitcher and prospect. He served as the closer for Louisville.\n', '

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