Dodgers Draft Pick Ties Record in Spring Breakout Game
Los Angeles Dodgers draft pick Zach Root made his professional debut in LA's Spring Breakout game, and made his mark during his short outing.
Los Angeles Dodgers draft pick Zach Root made his professional debut in LA’s Spring Breakout game, and made his mark during his short outing. The Dodgers took on the Chicago White Sox in Spring Breakout, battling back from an early 8-2 deficit to win 11-10. Root played a huge role for LA, pitching three innings and striking out eight of the 10 batters he faced on his way to earning the win.
His eight strikeouts tied the single-game record in Spring Breakout. Los Angeles drafted Root with their highest selection in the 2025 MLB draft , but he didn’t make his professional debut last season nor in spring training. He is currently listed as the Dodgers’ No.
13 prospect, but could quickly rise up the ranks if he continues to impress as he did Saturday. Jun 17, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks starting pitcher Zach Root (33) pitches against the UCLA Bruins during the first inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images What is Spring Breakout?
Spring Breakout is an annual event held at spring training, pitting prospects from every MLB team against one another to showcase MLB’s brightest stars in an exhibition game. Each team plays one game, with the exception of one team from each spring training league as they have to make up for the odd number of teams in the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues. Spring Breakout will be changing in 2027, as MLB announced the format would change into two single-elimination tournaments and crown a champion in both leagues.