Zach Davies
Born: 2/7/1993 in Puyallup, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 2015-09-02 | Final Game: 2022-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Zachary Ryan Davies
Biography
Zach Davies, born in 1993, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2015 to 2022. Known for his control and ability to generate ground balls, Davies played a significant role on several Major League Baseball teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, and Chicago Cubs. Throughout his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 60-58 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.36. With a total of 785 strikeouts, Davies demonstrated his capability to keep batters off balance, often relying on his effective off-speed pitches and command over the strike zone.
Davies emerged during a competitive era of baseball marked by a focus on analytics and pitching efficiency, which shaped his approach on the mound. Although he did not record any saves during his time in the league, his contributions as a starting pitcher were notable. His ability to pitch deep into games and maintain a solid ERA highlighted his value to his teams, especially in an age where bullpen management became increasingly critical. After announcing his retirement in October 2022, Davies left behind a legacy as a reliable and durable pitcher in the modern game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 58 | 200 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1048.3 | 1055 | 508 | 135 | 365 | 785 | 4.36 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | MIL | NL | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 26 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 3.71 | 129.6 |
| 2016 | MIL | NL | 11 | 7 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 163.3 | 166 | 72 | 38 | 135 | 3.97 | 1251.0 |
| 2017 | MIL | NL | 17 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 191.3 | 204 | 83 | 55 | 124 | 3.90 | 667.0 |
| 2018 | MIL | NL | 2 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.0 | 67 | 35 | 21 | 49 | 4.77 | -399.8 |
| 2019 | MIL | NL | 10 | 7 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 159.7 | 155 | 63 | 51 | 102 | 3.55 | -229.2 |
| 2020 | SDP | NL | 7 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.3 | 55 | 21 | 19 | 63 | 2.73 | - |
| 2021 | CHC | NL | 6 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 148.0 | 162 | 95 | 75 | 114 | 5.78 | - |
| 2022 | AZ | NL | 2 | 5 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134.3 | 122 | 61 | 52 | 102 | 4.09 | - |
| 2023 | AZ | NL | 2 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82.3 | 98 | 64 | 39 | 72 | 7.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | 215 | 15 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 81 | 0.126 | 0.161 | 0.144 | 0.305 | -1504.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | MIL | NL | 6 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | MIL | NL | 28 | 53 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0.094 | -646.9 |
| 2017 | MIL | NL | 33 | 48 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 0.125 | -378.9 |
| 2018 | MIL | NL | 13 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | MIL | NL | 35 | 52 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0.154 | -479.1 |
| 2020 | SDP | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CHC | NL | 33 | 34 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | AZ | NL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | AZ | NL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLWC2 | SDN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | NLDS1 | SDN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2018 | NLCS | MIL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8.0 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLDS1 | SDN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7.20 |
| 2020 | NLWC2 | SDN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 18.00 |
| 2018 | NLCS | MIL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 200 | 200 | 79 | 149 | 7 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | MIL | P | 6 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | MIL | P | 28 | 28 | 8 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | MIL | P | 33 | 33 | 12 | 36 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | MIL | P | 13 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | MIL | P | 31 | 31 | 11 | 20 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 | SDN | P | 12 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHN | P | 32 | 32 | 13 | 22 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | ARI | P | 27 | 27 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | ARI | P | 18 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 200 |