Zach Day

Stephen Zachary Day (born June 15, 1978) is a former right-handed sinker-ball pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for two teams from 2002 to 2006.

Zach Day
Pitcher
Born: (1978-06-15) June 15, 1978
Cincinnati, Ohio
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 15, 2002, for the Montreal Expos
Last MLB appearance
May 22, 2006, for the Washington Nationals
MLB statistics
Win–loss record21–27
Earned run average4.66
Strikeouts189
Teams

Career history

Day graduated from La Salle High School in Cincinnati in 1996,[1] where he played basketball, baseball and golf and was prep player of the year in Cincinnati in 1995. He went on to attend the University of Cincinnati, studying pre-business. Drafted in the fifth round in 1996 by the New York Yankees after his senior year in high school, he was traded to the Cleveland Indians in July 2000. [Sports Reference LLC 1]

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. He was the first pitcher to achieve that combination (birthday, debut, win) since at least 1901, possibly ever.[2] He finished 2002 at 4-1 with a 3.62 ERA in 19 games. He also had 1 save.

2003

Day pitched a career high 23 starts, going 9-8. He led the majors in wild pitches with 13.

2004

Day's 2004 season was cut short due to injury. 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.[3]

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.

After being claimed off waivers by the Nationals, Day was looking to bounce back to his former self. However, after five appearances, Day was placed on the 60-day DL on May 23 for right shoulder tendinitis and underwent rotator cuff surgery on June 6, ending his 2006 season. The Nationals released Day on October 3, 2006, ending his second stint on the MLB team where he first enjoyed success.

2007

On December 20, 2006, he signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals.[4] He spent the year playing for the Triple-A 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 Minnesota Twins, but was released in early May having made 6 appearances for the Fort Myers Miracle. After his release, he announced his retirement due to continuing shoulder problems.

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References
  1. "Zach Day Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
  2. "Royals and Cards". KDKD FM. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  3. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2107378
  4. http://www.milb.com/gen/articles/printer_friendly/milb/y2006/m12/d20/c149515.jsp
  1. Shumate, Daniel. "Zach Day". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
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