Zach Eflin
Born: 4/8/1994 in Orlando, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2016-06-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Zachary Adams Eflin
Biography
Zach Eflin, born in 1994, is an active professional baseball pitcher who has made a notable impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on June 14, 2016. Known for his poised demeanor on the mound and a repertoire that includes a powerful fastball and effective secondary pitches, Eflin has developed into a reliable starter throughout his career. With a record of 62-62 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17, he showcases a competitive edge that has allowed him to play a significant role on his teams, contributing to their pitching staffs.
Eflin has accumulated a total of 872 strikeouts in his career, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and keep hitters off balance. While he has earned one save, his primary role remains as a starting pitcher, where he continues to refine his skills and adapt to the evolving nature of the game. As he competes in the current era of baseball, marked by advancements in analytics and player development, Eflin's ongoing contributions highlight his importance in a league that increasingly values pitching depth and versatility.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 62 | 186 | 174 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1002.3 | 1018 | 464 | 144 | 208 | 872 | 4.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PHI | NL | 3 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 63.3 | 67 | 39 | 17 | 31 | 5.54 | -2074.7 |
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 1 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.3 | 79 | 44 | 12 | 35 | 6.16 | -2831.4 |
| 2018 | PHI | NL | 11 | 8 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128.0 | 130 | 62 | 37 | 123 | 4.36 | 1141.6 |
| 2019 | PHI | NL | 10 | 13 | 32 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 163.3 | 172 | 75 | 48 | 129 | 4.13 | -1476.6 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 4 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 59.0 | 60 | 26 | 15 | 70 | 3.97 | 1580.2 |
| 2021 | PHI | NL | 4 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105.7 | 116 | 49 | 16 | 99 | 4.17 | 1577.5 |
| 2022 | PHI | NL | 3 | 5 | 20 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 75.7 | 70 | 34 | 15 | 65 | 4.04 | 781.0 |
| 2023 | TBR | AL | 16 | 8 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 177.7 | 158 | 69 | 24 | 186 | 3.50 | - |
| 2024 | BAL | AL | 5 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.3 | 51 | 16 | 11 | 47 | 2.60 | 188.2 |
| 2024 | TBR | AL | 5 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110.0 | 115 | 50 | 13 | 87 | 4.09 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187 | 167 | 10 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 94 | 0.126 | 0.136 | 0.162 | 0.298 | -479.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PHI | NL | 11 | 23 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.261 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 11 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | PHI | NL | 25 | 44 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | PHI | NL | 32 | 50 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0.160 | -479.9 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | PHI | NL | 18 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | PHI | NL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | TBR | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | BAL | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | TBR | AL | 19 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALWC2 | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2023 | ALWC1 | TBA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | NLWC2 | PHI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | WS | PHI | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | NLCS | PHI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | NLDS1 | PHI | 2 | 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 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 19.7 | 25 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 4.12 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALWC2 | BAL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2.25 |
| 2023 | ALWC1 | TBA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7.20 |
| 2022 | NLCS | PHI | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2022 | NLDS1 | PHI | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11.57 |
| 2022 | NLWC2 | PHI | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 |
| 2022 | WS | PHI | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 186 | 174 | 57 | 133 | 7 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PHI | P | 11 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | PHI | P | 11 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | PHI | P | 24 | 24 | 7 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | PHI | P | 32 | 28 | 13 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | PHI | P | 11 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | PHI | P | 18 | 18 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 4 |
| 2022 | PHI | P | 20 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | TBA | P | 31 | 31 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | BAL | P | 9 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | TBA | P | 19 | 19 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 186 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Cy Young Award | AL | 6th | 19.0 | 210 | 0 |