Zach Putnam
Born: 7/3/1987 in Rochester, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-09-13 | Final Game: 2017-04-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Steven Zachary McGuire Putnam
Biography
Zach Putnam, born in 1987, was a right-handed pitcher who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2017. Throughout his career, Putnam showcased his skills on the mound with a record of 10-7 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.2. He struck out 162 batters during his time in the league and contributed to his teams with 6 saves, demonstrating his versatility and effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
Putnam's playing style was characterized by his ability to generate strikeouts and maintain a solid ERA, which positioned him as a reliable option in the bullpen. His career unfolded during a time when the game was increasingly emphasizing the importance of specialized relief pitchers, and he adapted well to the evolving dynamics of modern baseball. After making his debut in 2011, Putnam continued to hone his craft until his retirement in 2017, leaving behind a legacy of competitive pitching that underscored his contributions to the teams he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 152.0 | 130 | 54 | 13 | 57 | 162 | 3.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 6.14 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 18.90 | - |
| 2014 | CHW | AL | 5 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 54.7 | 39 | 12 | 20 | 46 | 1.98 | - |
| 2015 | CHW | AL | 3 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.7 | 42 | 22 | 24 | 64 | 4.07 | - |
| 2016 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.3 | 25 | 7 | 11 | 30 | 2.30 | - |
| 2017 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1.04 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CHC | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CHW | AL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | CHW | AL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CHW | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | CHW | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 145 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CLE | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | COL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | CHN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CHA | P | 49 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CHA | P | 49 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CHA | P | 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | CHA | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 145 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CHA | AL | $975,000 |
| 2015 | CHA | AL | $525,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,500,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 2006, 2007, 2008 |