Zach Day
Born: 6/15/1978 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-06-15 | Final Game: 2006-05-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Stephen Zachary Day
Biography
Zach Day was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2006. Born in 1978, Day made his debut with the Montreal Expos and later played for the Colorado Rockies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 21 wins and 27 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.66. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 189 strikeouts. Though primarily a starter, Day also notched one save during his time in the majors.
Day's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was seeing increased offensive production and a shift towards more analytics-driven approaches in player evaluation. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Day contributed to his teams with a mix of power and finesse. His journey through the majors reflected the challenges many pitchers faced in the early 2000s, including adapting to the evolving landscape of hitting and pitching strategies. After retiring, Day left behind a legacy marked by his determination and the impact he made during his time in the league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 27 | 86 | 60 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 372.7 | 389 | 193 | 35 | 172 | 189 | 4.66 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | WSN | NL | 4 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37.3 | 28 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 3.62 | - |
| 2003 | WSN | NL | 9 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 131.3 | 132 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 4.18 | - |
| 2004 | WSN | NL | 5 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 116.7 | 117 | 51 | 45 | 61 | 3.93 | - |
| 2005 | COL | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7.15 | -466.0 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 1 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 41 | 27 | 25 | 16 | 6.75 | -1315.8 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 10.80 | -1042.8 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 29 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 4.72 | -55.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 105 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 51 | 0.057 | 0.075 | 0.086 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | WSN | NL | 19 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | WSN | NL | 23 | 47 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0.043 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | WSN | NL | 19 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.034 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 86 | 60 | 32 | 56 | 1 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | MON | P | 19 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | MON | P | 23 | 23 | 9 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | MON | P | 19 | 19 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | COL | P | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | WAS | P | 12 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | COL | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | WAS | P | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 86 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | COL | NL | $600,000 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | $357,500 |
| 2004 | MON | NL | $315,000 |
| 2003 | MON | NL | $301,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,574,000 | ||