Zack Short

Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2021-2026)

Zack Short is a shortstop who has played in Major League Baseball since 2021 for 5 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 6 seasons. In 272 career games, he has hit .169 with 94 hits, 15 home runs, and 69 RBI.

AVG (Batting Average):
Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
HR (Home Runs):
Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
RBI (Runs Batted In):
Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.

Data updated

Active Player
AVG .169
HR 15
RBI 69
H 94
OPS .556
PIV thru 2025 -1,485

PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 15, 2026.

Position
Shortstop
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'10" / 180 lb
Born
5/29/1995 in Kingston, NY, USA
MLB Debut
2021-04-21
Jersey
#40

Full name: Zachary Ryan Short

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Career Batting Statistics

Zack Short — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
272 556 64 94 20 0 15 69 10 78 191 .169 .270 .286 .556 -1,485

Career AVG .169 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career OPS .556 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Zack Short — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2021 DET AL 61 156 21 22 4 0 6 20 2 22 59 .141 .243 (-42%) .317 (-25%) .410 (-31%) .727 (-28%) -768.1
2022 DET AL 6 9 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 5 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 DET AL 112 221 17 45 9 0 7 33 5 28 66 .204 .248 (-18%) .320 (-9%) .414 (-18%) .734 (-14%) -479.9
2024 NYN NL 10 9 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 .111 — — — — 0.0
2024 BOS AL 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 ATL NL 30 54 9 8 3 0 0 5 2 12 16 .148 .243 (-39%) .312 (avg) .399 (-49%) .711 (-27%) 0.0
2025 HOU AL 22 50 9 11 2 0 2 7 0 4 18 .220 .245 (-10%) .315 (-8%) .403 (-6%) .718 (-7%) -50.7
2026 NYM NL 29 50 4 7 2 0 0 2 0 8 19 .140 .243 (-43%) .318 (-18%) .400 (-55%) .718 (-38%) 0
Career · 8 seasons 272 556 64 94 20 0 15 69 10 78 191 .169 — — — — -1,299

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Career Pitching Statistics

Zack Short — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 7 0 0 0 0 7.0 12 4 0 1 1 5.14 0.0

Career ERA 5.14 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 20.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Zack Short — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2023 DET AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 6.0 12 4 1 1 6.00 — 0.0
2026 NYM NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 — -
Career · 2 seasons 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 7.0 12 4 1 1 5.14 — 0

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Game Log & Splits

View full game log (249 games) →

Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Zack Short — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home13028129511138.181
Away1132253136429.160

Pitching — Home / Away

Zack Short — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home66.0124116.00

Last 10 Games — Batting

Zack Short — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
2025-07-30 HOUWASW 321000010
2025-07-29 HOUWASW 301000002
2025-07-28 HOUWASL 200000000
2025-07-27 HOUOAKL 300000000
2025-07-26 HOUOAKL 200000011
2025-07-25 HOUOAKL 311001202
2025-07-24 HOUOAKL 200000000
2025-07-23 HOUAZW 111000000
2025-07-22 HOUAZW 401000002
2025-07-21 HOUAZW 400000002

Last 6 Games — Pitching

Zack Short — Last 6 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
2023-08-27 DETHOU — 1.0433100
2023-08-07 DETMIN — 1.0100010
2023-08-04 DETTBR — 1.0000000
2023-07-22 DETSDP — 1.0200000
2023-07-07 DETTOR — 1.0200000
2023-05-26 DETCHW — 1.0311000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Zack Short — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 61 30 68 98 4 26
3B 55 36 21 62 7 4
OF 4 0 0 0 0 0
P 6 0 1 0 0 0
SS 122 81 111 264 9 52

Season-by-Season Fielding

Zack Short — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2021 DET 2B 2 1 3 8 1 2
2021 DET 3B 3 1 1 3 0 0
2021 DET SS 52 45 56 159 4 30
2022 DET 2B 2 2 7 3 0 3
2022 DET SS 4 1 1 9 0 1
2023 DET 2B 53 25 57 81 2 20
2023 DET 3B 31 19 15 30 4 1
2023 DET OF 4 0 0 0 0 0
2023 DET P 6 0 1 0 0 0
2023 DET SS 33 16 28 51 2 12
2024 NYN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2024 NYN 3B 5 3 1 6 1 2
2024 NYN SS 1 0 2 0 0 0
2024 BOS 2B 1 1 1 4 0 1
2024 BOS 3B 1 1 0 1 0 0
2024 ATL 2B 2 1 0 2 1 0
2024 ATL 3B 15 12 4 22 2 1
2024 ATL SS 10 4 3 8 1 1
2025 HOU SS 22 15 21 37 2 8

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Zack Short — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 6
Second Base 61
Third Base 55
Shortstop 122
Center Field 2
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 7

Zack Short: the record in brief

Zack Short's major league record starts with the debut on April 21, 2021 and remains open, because the career is ongoing. Short played for the Detroit Tigers (2021 through 2023), the New York Mets (2024 through 2026), the Boston Red Sox (2024), the Atlanta Braves (2024), and the Houston Astros (2025). At 5 feet, 10 inches and 180 pounds, Short is listed as a shortstop. The bio says Short batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is May 29, 1995, in Kingston, NY, USA. The given name on file is Zachary Ryan Short.

Short has collected 94 hits in 556 at bats across 272 games, good for a .169 batting average, plus 15 home runs and 69 runs batted in. Short got on base at a .270 rate and slugged .286 (.556 OPS). Short's .169 average ran 30.9% below the .245 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season topped the 45 hits of 2023. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .204 in 2023, did not top the league's .248.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zack Short

What years did Zack Short play?
Zack Short played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2026.
Was Zack Short a pitcher?
No. Zack Short was a position player (Shortstop), though he did pitch in 7 career games.
How many home runs did Zack Short hit?
Zack Short hit 15 career home runs with 94 hits.
What teams has Zack Short played for?
Zack Short has played for 5 teams: the Detroit Tigers (2021–2023), the New York Mets (2024, 2026), the Boston Red Sox (2024), the Atlanta Braves (2024), and the Houston Astros (2025).
What are Zack Short's career stats?
In 272 games, Zack Short has 94 hits, 15 home runs, 69 RBI, 64 runs, and 10 stolen bases, with a .169 batting average.
What position does Zack Short play?
Zack Short plays primarily as a shortstop, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
How tall is Zack Short and how much does he weigh?
Zack Short is listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
What number does Zack Short wear?
Zack Short wears number 40, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
How many home runs has Zack Short hit each season?
Zack Short's home runs by season: 6 in 2021, 0 in 2022, 7 in 2023, 0 in 2024, 2 in 2025, and 0 in 2026. His most in one season was 7, in 2023.
What was Zack Short's career batting average?
Zack Short batted .169 over his career, with 94 hits in 556 at bats.
How many RBI did Zack Short have?
Zack Short drove in 69 runs in his career.
What was Zack Short's career ERA?
Zack Short finished with a 5.14 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.