How Arizona's Zac Gallen emerged as one of NL's best pitchers
By developing a full repertoire of pitches and joining a new pitching coach, Zac Gallen has become a force for the D-backs, Jordan Shusterman writes.
www.foxsports.comZac Gallen's high school background centers on Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey. He attended that Catholic school before moving on to the University of North Carolina for college, where he pitched for the Tar Heels [sources describe his high school path and later progression to college baseball, and his MLB career followed from there].[1][4]
Latest on Zac Gallen and his high school connection
- Individual background: High school at Bishop Eustace Prep in New Jersey, one of the programs that helped him gain early attention before his college and pro career.[1]
- College and draft path: He went to UNC for college baseball, was drafted in 2016, and eventually reached the major leagues with the Marlins and later the Diamondbacks through a trade.[1]
- Current status context: As of 2026, Gallen is active with the Arizona Diamondbacks, with coverage focusing on his pitching performance and health status in the ongoing season.[2][5]
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- Zac Gallen high school at Bishop Eustace Prep (Pennsauken Township, NJ).[1]
- College at UNC and MLB career trajectory.[1]
- Current MLB status and performance updates in 2026.[5][2]