Geoff Zahn, baseball player, 1973-1985

Geoff Zahn

Born: 12/19/1945 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-02 | Final Game: 1985-08-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Geoffrey Clayton Zahn

Biography

Geoff Zahn was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1973 to 1985. Born in 1945, Zahn made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by a transition in pitching styles and strategies. Over his 12-year career, he compiled a record of 111 wins and 109 losses, showcasing his ability to compete consistently in the league. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.74, Zahn demonstrated a solid command of his pitches, which allowed him to effectively manage opposing hitters. Zahn's career totals included 705 strikeouts, reflecting his capacity to miss bats and contribute to his teams both as a starter and in relief roles, evidenced by his single save. While not a dominant ace, his reliability on the mound made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Throughout his tenure, Zahn participated in an evolving era of baseball where strategies were becoming increasingly sophisticated, and hitters were adapting to the increasing velocity and diversity of pitching styles. His contributions to the game remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
111 109 304 270 79 20 1 1849.0 1978 769 149 526 705 3.74 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
304 43 3 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 0.140 0.140 0.140 0.279 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

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
1982 ALCS CAL 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 1 1 1 0 3.7 4 3 1 2 7.36

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1982 ALCS CAL 0 1 1 1 0 3.7 4 3 1 2 7.36

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 304 270 87 326 24 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 304

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1982 Pitcher of the Month April
1982 TSN All-Star LHP

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1985 CAL AL $550,000
Total Career Earnings $550,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI 1966, 1967

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1982 Cy Young Award AL 6th 7.0 140 0