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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1.35 | - |
| 1974 | LAD | NL | 3 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 79.7 | 78 | 18 | 16 | 33 | 2.03 | - |
| 1975 | CHC | NL | 2 | 7 | 16 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 62.7 | 67 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 4.45 | - |
| 1975 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9.00 | - |
| 1976 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 10.80 | - |
| 1977 | MIN | AL | 12 | 14 | 34 | 32 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 198.0 | 234 | 103 | 66 | 88 | 4.68 | -1234.0 |
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 14 | 14 | 35 | 35 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 252.3 | 260 | 85 | 81 | 106 | 3.03 | 29.0 |
| 1979 | MIN | AL | 13 | 7 | 26 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 169.0 | 181 | 67 | 41 | 58 | 3.57 | 998.7 |
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 14 | 18 | 38 | 35 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 232.7 | 273 | 114 | 66 | 96 | 4.41 | 536.5 |
| 1981 | LAA | AL | 10 | 11 | 25 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 161.3 | 181 | 79 | 43 | 52 | 4.41 | - |
| 1982 | LAA | AL | 18 | 8 | 34 | 34 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 229.3 | 225 | 95 | 65 | 81 | 3.73 | - |
| 1983 | LAA | AL | 9 | 11 | 29 | 28 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 203.0 | 212 | 75 | 51 | 81 | 3.33 | - |
| 1984 | LAA | AL | 13 | 10 | 28 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 199.3 | 200 | 69 | 48 | 61 | 3.12 | - |
| 1985 | LAA | AL | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 37.0 | 44 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 4.38 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | LAD | NL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | LAD | NL | 21 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CHC | NL | 16 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | LAD | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CHC | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | MIN | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | MIN | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | LAA | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | LAA | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | LAA | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | LAA | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | LAA | AL | 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | LAN | P | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | LAN | P | 21 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | CHN | P | 16 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | LAN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | CHN | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | MIN | P | 34 | 32 | 16 | 40 | 2 | 5 |
| 1978 | MIN | P | 35 | 35 | 9 | 41 | 2 | 2 |
| 1979 | MIN | P | 26 | 24 | 8 | 37 | 4 | 2 |
| 1980 | MIN | P | 38 | 35 | 12 | 37 | 1 | 3 |
| 1981 | CAL | P | 25 | 25 | 7 | 31 | 3 | 2 |
| 1982 | CAL | P | 34 | 34 | 3 | 35 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | CAL | P | 29 | 28 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 2 |
| 1984 | CAL | P | 28 | 27 | 14 | 33 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | CAL | P | 7 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
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 |