Biography
MLB DRAFT HISTORY
· Selected in 37th round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the New York Mets
2019 / AS A JUNIOR
· Buster Posey Award Watch List (formerly the Johnny Bench Award)
· Played in all 54 games, starting all but one
· Made 39 starts behind the plate, eight more at first base and six at DH
· Threw out a Big Ten-high 18 (of 49) base stealers
· Posted a team-long 15-game hit streak from April 20 to May 14, batting .397 with 18 RBI during streak
· Became just the sixth Boilermaker of the decade (2010-19) with a double in four consecutive games
· His 15-game hit streak was the longest by a Boilermaker since 2011
· Recognized as the team's Offensive Player of the Year
· Enjoyed a memorable 4-for-4 night in the May 14 win vs. Xavier, recording three extra-base hits and scoring all four of Purdue’s runs
· Hit the decisive two-run homer in the seventh inning of the 2-0 win vs. Michigan State on May 3
· Also homered against NJIT, Nebraska and Xavier
· Drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the ninth inning of the 4-0 win at Texas
· Caught 79 consecutive innings from March 19 to April 5, helping the team post a 2.96 ERA during that stretch
PREVIOUS COLLEGE
· Played his first two collegiate seasons at Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa
· Two-time NJCAA Region XI Defensive Player of the Year as the starting catcher
· Led his team in batting average (.364) while recording 18 doubles, 5 home runs and 48 RBI as a sophomore
· Also pitched in 13 games in 2018, registering a 3.00 ERA and nine saves
· First-team All-Region as a sophomore and second team as freshman
· Academic All-Region
· Played for the Moose Jaw Miller Express in the Western Major Baseball League in the summer of 2017
· In 37 games for Moose Jaw, batted .281 with 18 RBI, 25 runs scored and more walks (15) than strikeouts (13)
· Also pitched in nine games for Moose Jaw, recording four saves and 12 strikeouts vs. six hits allowed in nine innings
HIGH SCHOOL
· Played for the Brampton Royals travel ball club
· Also was a goaltender while playing hockey, choosing to focus on baseball as a 15-year-old
PERSONAL
· Major: Global Studies
· Full name is Zachary Fridh Fascia
· Born in Brampton, Ontario
· Parents are Frank Fascia and Allison Fried
· Family also includes brothers Dawson and Alex
· Father Frank played baseball at St. Bonaventure University
· Brother Dawson plays baseball at Humber College
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Toronto Maple Leafs
Favorite Athlete: Pat McAfee
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Parents, Frank & Allison
Favorite Marquee Event: March Madness
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Pat Daugherty Field
Favorite Pro Stadium: Rogers Centre
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Matt Moore
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Chris Sale
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Guy Fieri
Podcast He Enjoys: Pardon My Take
Favorite Stand-Up Comedian: Kevin Hart
Celeb He’d Like to Meet: Will Ferrell
In His MP3 Player: Jon Pardi
Artist He Would Love to See Perform at Purdue: Shania Twain
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Favorite Actor, Actress & Director: Will Ferrell, Jennifer Aniston, Stan Lee
Favorite Super-Hero: Ant Man
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Swamp People
Favorite Video Game: NHL 19
Favorite Month of the Year: June
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Bryce
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Fishing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Hockey
Favorite Building on Campus: Brees Center
Favorite Big City: Toronto
Unique Travel Locale: Alberta
Country He’d Like to Visit: Italy
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Atmosphere
Favorite Thing About Purdue Road Trips: The food
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: Competition
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: Purdue Football upsetting Ohio State
Favorite Purdue Course and Professor: Raymond Olson, American Sign Language
Furry Friend: Livvy, Silver Lab