Zack Godley
Born: 4/21/1990 in Bamberg, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 2015-07-23 | Final Game: 2021-06-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 250 lbs
Full name: Zachary Thomas Godley
Biography
Zack Godley, born in 1990, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2015 until his retirement in 2021. Known for his versatility on the mound, Godley played primarily as a starter but also had the capability to come out of the bullpen, showcasing his adaptability in various pitching roles. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 37 wins and 35 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.92. His ability to generate strikeouts was notable, as he recorded 547 strikeouts, alongside two saves.
Godley began his MLB journey with the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he quickly established himself as a promising arm in their rotation. His pitching style was characterized by a unique combination of a solid fastball and a sharp breaking ball, earning him respect among hitters and scouting reports alike. Throughout his career, he contributed to teams during a competitive era in baseball, which saw the rise of analytics and an emphasis on strikeout rates. After his tenure with the Diamondbacks, he also spent time with the Miami Marlins and the Toronto Blue Jays, leaving a legacy as a reliable pitcher who could handle high-pressure situations.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 35 | 138 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 568.7 | 558 | 311 | 73 | 237 | 547 | 4.92 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | AZ | NL | 5 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.7 | 29 | 13 | 17 | 34 | 3.19 | - |
| 2016 | AZ | NL | 5 | 4 | 27 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74.7 | 86 | 53 | 25 | 60 | 6.39 | - |
| 2017 | AZ | NL | 8 | 9 | 26 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 155.0 | 124 | 58 | 53 | 165 | 3.37 | - |
| 2018 | AZ | NL | 15 | 11 | 33 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 178.3 | 177 | 94 | 81 | 185 | 4.74 | - |
| 2019 | AZ | NL | 3 | 5 | 27 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 76.0 | 81 | 54 | 35 | 58 | 6.39 | - |
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 3.94 | -134.1 |
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 0 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.7 | 42 | 26 | 14 | 28 | 8.16 | -1906.9 |
| 2021 | MIL | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 16.20 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 | 141 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 81 | 0.078 | 0.133 | 0.078 | 0.211 | -674.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | AZ | NL | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | AZ | NL | 27 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | AZ | NL | 27 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 0.048 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | AZ | NL | 33 | 53 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 0.057 | -674.5 |
| 2019 | AZ | NL | 27 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | MIL | NL | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NLDS1 | ARI | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3.60 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NLDS1 | ARI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3.60 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 138 | 89 | 47 | 62 | 11 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ARI | P | 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | ARI | P | 27 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | ARI | P | 26 | 25 | 10 | 20 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 | ARI | P | 33 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | ARI | P | 27 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | TOR | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | BOS | P | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | MIL | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 138 |