Zach Monroe
Born: 7/8/1931 in Peoria, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1958-06-27 | Final Game: 1959-05-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 198 lbs
Full name: Zachary Charles Monroe
Biography
Zach Monroe was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1931, who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1959. During his brief career, he showcased his talents primarily as a relief pitcher, finishing with a win-loss record of 4-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.38. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Monroe recorded 19 strikeouts and achieved one save, contributing to his team's efforts during a transitional period in baseball that followed the post-war era.
Monroe's playing tenure occurred during a time when baseball was beginning to embrace a faster-paced style, moving away from the more deliberate strategies of previous decades. Despite a short career, he left an imprint as a reliable option in the bullpen, demonstrating the importance of specialized pitchers in the evolving game. His contributions to the teams he played for, coupled with his solid pitching statistics, solidified his place in baseball history, representing the dedicated athletes of the late 1950s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 61.3 | 60 | 23 | 10 | 29 | 19 | 3.38 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | NYY | AL | 4 | 2 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 58.0 | 57 | 21 | 27 | 18 | 3.26 | - |
| 1959 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5.40 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.118 | 0.118 | 0.176 | 0.294 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | NYY | AL | 21 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | NYY | AL | 3 | 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | WS | NYA | 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 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 27.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | WS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 27.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | NYA | P | 21 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 1959 | NYA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 24 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley University | Peoria | IL | 1951, 1952 |