Zack Godley

Born: 4/21/1990 in Bamberg, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-07-23 | Final Game: 2021-06-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Zachary Thomas Godley

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Biography

Zack Godley, born in 1990, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2015 until his retirement in 2021. Known for his versatility on the mound, Godley played primarily as a starter but also had the capability to come out of the bullpen, showcasing his adaptability in various pitching roles. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 37 wins and 35 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.92. His ability to generate strikeouts was notable, as he recorded 547 strikeouts, alongside two saves. Godley began his MLB journey with the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he quickly established himself as a promising arm in their rotation. His pitching style was characterized by a unique combination of a solid fastball and a sharp breaking ball, earning him respect among hitters and scouting reports alike. Throughout his career, he contributed to teams during a competitive era in baseball, which saw the rise of analytics and an emphasis on strikeout rates. After his tenure with the Diamondbacks, he also spent time with the Miami Marlins and the Toronto Blue Jays, leaving a legacy as a reliable pitcher who could handle high-pressure situations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
37	35	138	89	0	0	2	568.7	558	311	73	237	547	4.92	0

Career ERA 4.92 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 15.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2015	AZ	NL	5	1	9	6	0	36.7	29	13	17	34	3.19	3.96 (+19%)	-
2016	AZ	NL	5	4	27	9	0	74.7	86	53	25	60	6.39	4.19 (-52%)	-
2017	AZ	NL	8	9	26	25	0	155.0	124	58	53	165	3.37	4.36 (+23%)	-
2018	AZ	NL	15	11	33	32	0	178.3	177	94	81	185	4.74	4.15 (-14%)	-
2019	AZ	NL	3	5	27	9	2	76.0	81	54	35	58	6.39	4.51 (-42%)	-
2019	TOR	AL	1	0	6	0	0	16.0	15	7	7	12	3.94	4.51 (+13%)	-134.1
2020	BOS	AL	0	4	8	7	0	28.7	42	26	14	28	8.16	4.45 (-83%)	-1906.9
2021	MIL	NL	0	1	2	1	0	3.3	4	6	5	5	16.20	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
139	141	6	11	0	0	0	5	0	9	81	0.078	0.133	0.078	0.211	-674.5

Career AVG .078 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 68.9% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 58.4% below league average.

Career SLG .078 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 81.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.211 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 71.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2015	AZ	NL	9	9	0	1	0	0	6	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	AZ	NL	27	18	1	2	0	0	9	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
2017	AZ	NL	27	42	1	2	2	2	26	0.048	—	—	—	—	0.0
2018	AZ	NL	33	53	1	3	1	4	30	0.057	.247 (-77%)	.318 (-61%)	.409 (-86%)	.727 (-75%)	-674.5
2019	AZ	NL	27	18	3	3	2	3	9	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
2019	TOR	AL	6	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2020	BOS	AL	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2021	MIL	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0