Zach Russell brings a compact, strike-throwing righty look to South Carolina’s bullpen
In the 2025 season, Russell made 19 relief appearances for South Carolina and posted a 2-1 record with 17 strikeouts in 16.2 innings, giving the Gamecocks a usable arm who can get outs without a huge workload.[5] His recruiting profile shows a right-handed pitcher with solid athleticism and functional tools, including an 84 mph fastball, which points to a developmental profile rather than a finished power arm.[1][2] If you want a dependable bullpen piece with room to grow, Russell is a worthwhile fit.
