Zach Day

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Zach Day
Win–loss record
21–27
Earned run average4.66
Strikeouts189
Teams

Stephen Zachary Day (born June 15, 1978) is an American former

sinker-ball pitcher in Major League Baseball
. He played for two teams from 2002 to 2006.

Career history

Day graduated from

Cleveland Indians for David Justice in July 2000.[2] In July 2001, Day was sent to the Montreal Expos for outfielder Milton Bradley.[3]

2002

Day made his major league debut for the Montreal Expos in 2002. His debut was on his birthday, and he was credited the win.[4] He was the first pitcher to achieve that combination (birthday, debut, win) since at least 1901, possibly ever.[5] He finished 2002 at 4–1 with a 3.62 ERA in 19 games. He also had 1 save. His one save came on September 26, 2002, during an Expos 4–3 victory over the Marlins. Day pitched the final three innings in perfect fashion (0 runs, 0 hits, 5 strikeouts) to nail down the win for starting pitcher Tony Armas Jr.[6]

2003

Day pitched a career high 23 starts, going 9–8. He led the majors in wild pitches with 13. He was initially named NL Rookie of the Month in April, but the award was revoked and given to Hee-seop Choi due to Day having reached the rookie limit of service days in 2002.[7]

2004

Day's 2004 season was cut short due to injury. He hit the Disabled List in July with a shoulder injury and then again in August after breaking his middle finger trying to bunt.[8][9][10] He made 19 starts, having a respectable 3.93 ERA despite going 5-10 for the defunct Montreal Expos.

2005

Day managed to pitch in 12 games for the Nationals before being traded to Colorado.[11]

He was 0–1 in 5 games for the Rockies.

2006

Day began the season with the Rockies but was designated for assignment after posting an ERA of 10.80 in 3 starts.[12]

After being claimed off waivers by the Nationals,

tendinitis and underwent rotator cuff surgery on June 6, ending his 2006 season.[14] The Nationals released Day on October 3, 2006, ending his second stint with the team.[15]

2007

On December 20, 2006, he signed a minor league deal with the

Omaha Royals
, starting nine games and relieving in two more. Day became a free agent at the end of the season.

2008

On January 11, 2008, Day signed a minor league contract with the

Fort Myers Miracle. After his release, he announced his retirement due to continuing shoulder problems.[17]

After retiring, Day went back to school to get his degree. He also joined TrackMan and became a prominent figure in baseball analytics and tracking technology.[18][19][20]

References

  1. ^ "Zach Day Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
  2. ^ "Yankees complete Justice trade by sending Day, Westbrook to Cleveland". CBC Sports. July 24, 2000.
  3. ^ WITHERS, TOM. "Bradley looking for fresh start with Tribe". The Ledger. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  4. ^ "Expos 9-3 Blue Jays (Jun 15, 2002) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  5. ^ "Royals and Cards". 95.3 KDKD Today's Country. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  6. ^ "Florida Marlins at Montreal Expos Box Score, September 26, 2002".
  7. ^ "Choi Is NL Rookie of Month After Mix Up". Midland Daily News. May 2, 2003. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  8. ^ "Tuesday roundup: Thome, Sosa, Griffey in derby". ESPN.com. July 6, 2004. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  9. ISSN 0190-8286
    . Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  10. ^ "Sunday roundup: Expos' Day out 4-6 weeks". ESPN.com. August 1, 2004. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  11. ^ "Nationals acquire OF Wilson from Rockies". July 14, 2005.
  12. ^ "Rockies designate Day for assignment, call up Asencio". ESPN.com. April 22, 2006. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  13. ^ "Nationals claim Day off waivers". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  14. ISSN 0190-8286
    . Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  15. ^ "Nats release six pitchers, including Astacio, Lawrence". ESPN.com. October 3, 2006. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  16. ^ "Royals add Duckworth, Day". March 4, 2016. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  17. ^ "Twins minor league report: Former All-Star works way back up". Star Tribune. May 14, 2008. Archived from the original on May 14, 2008. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  18. ^ "Former Sinkerballer Zach Day Spins Data Instead of Pitches As He Creates Baseball's Ultimate Arm Metrics". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. September 27, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  19. ^ Rosecrans, C. Trent. "Former big leaguer Zach Day joins C Dot Show on Feb. 12". The Enquirer. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  20. ^ "Measuring Pitching with TrackMan: The Secrets of Fastball Spin". Baseball Prospectus. December 5, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2023.

External links

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