Zac Gallen
Born: 8/3/1995 in Gibbsboro, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 2019-06-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 189 lbs
Full name: Zachary Peter Gallen
Biography
Zac Gallen, born in 1995, is a professional pitcher currently making his mark in Major League Baseball. Since his debut on June 20, 2019, Gallen has established himself as a reliable arm in the rotation, showcasing a career record of 53-37 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.29. Known for his ability to miss bats, he has accumulated 885 strikeouts in his career, demonstrating his effectiveness and skill on the mound. As of now, Gallen has not registered any saves, underscoring his role primarily as a starting pitcher.
Gallen's talent has not gone unnoticed, as he earned his first All-Star selection, highlighting his status among the league's elite pitchers. His playing style features a combination of precision and resilience, crucial traits in the modern era of baseball, where pitching depth and strikeout capability are paramount. As he continues his career, Gallen remains a significant contributor to his team's success and an exciting player to watch in today's competitive landscape.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 37 | 143 | 143 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 815.3 | 667 | 298 | 86 | 258 | 885 | 3.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | AZ | NL | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.7 | 37 | 14 | 18 | 53 | 2.89 | - |
| 2019 | MIA | NL | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 25 | 11 | 18 | 43 | 2.72 | 854.0 |
| 2020 | AZ | NL | 3 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72.0 | 55 | 22 | 25 | 82 | 2.75 | - |
| 2021 | AZ | NL | 4 | 10 | 23 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 121.3 | 108 | 58 | 49 | 139 | 4.30 | - |
| 2022 | AZ | NL | 12 | 4 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 184.0 | 121 | 52 | 47 | 192 | 2.54 | - |
| 2023 | AZ | NL | 17 | 9 | 34 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 210.0 | 188 | 81 | 47 | 220 | 3.47 | - |
| 2024 | AZ | NL | 14 | 6 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 148.0 | 133 | 60 | 54 | 156 | 3.65 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 | 51 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 0.157 | 0.173 | 0.196 | 0.369 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | AZ | NL | 8 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | MIA | NL | 7 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | AZ | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | AZ | NL | 23 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | AZ | NL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | AZ | NL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | AZ | NL | 28 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLCS | ARI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2023 | NLDS2 | ARI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2023 | NLWC1 | ARI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2023 | WS | ARI | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 33.7 | 31 | 17 | 14 | 24 | 4.54 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLCS | ARI | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11.0 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 7.36 |
| 2023 | NLDS2 | ARI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3.38 |
| 2023 | NLWC1 | ARI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3.00 |
| 2023 | WS | ARI | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11.3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 3.18 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 143 | 143 | 48 | 56 | 2 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ARI | P | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | MIA | P | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | ARI | P | 12 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | ARI | P | 23 | 23 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | ARI | P | 31 | 31 | 10 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | ARI | P | 34 | 34 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | ARI | P | 28 | 28 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 143 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | All-MLB Team - First Team | SP |
| 2023 | All-MLB Team - First Team | SP |
| 2023 | Player of the Week | Week of 2023-04-15 |
| 2022 | Pitcher of the Month | August |
| 2022 | Player of the Week | Week of 2022-09-03 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Cy Young Award | NL | 3rd | 68.0 | 210 | 1 |
| 2023 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2022 | Cy Young Award | NL | 5th | 45.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2020 | Cy Young Award | NL | 9th | 2.0 | 210 | 0 |