Zach Miner, baseball player, 2006-2013

Zach Miner

Born: 3/12/1982 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-06-04 | Final Game: 2013-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Zachary Charles Miner

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Biography

Zach Miner was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1982, who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball from 2006 until 2013. Known for his versatility on the mound, Miner played primarily as a reliever but also contributed as a starter during his career. He recorded a win-loss record of 25-22 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25 over his time in the league. With a total of 237 strikeouts and one save, Miner demonstrated a capacity to effectively manage hitters, showcasing his ability to navigate challenging game situations. Miner's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by both the rise of analytics in player evaluation and a focus on pitching depth across teams. His performances were characterized by a competitive spirit and a strong work ethic, allowing him to carve out a niche as a reliable member of the pitching staff. Though he may not have achieved superstar status, Miner remains a respected figure for his contributions to the game, particularly for teams like the Detroit Tigers, where he spent a significant portion of his career. His journey through the majors reflects the experiences of many players who strive for success in the highly competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
25 22 173 38 1 0 1 385.7 408 182 39 162 237 4.25 0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 4.30 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2006 DET AL 7 6 27 16 1 0 0 93.0 100 50 32 59 4.84 4.53 (-7%) 187.2
2007 DET AL 3 4 34 1 0 0 0 53.7 56 18 22 34 3.02 4.47 (+33%) 738.0
2008 DET AL 8 5 45 13 0 0 0 118.0 118 56 46 62 4.27 4.32 (+1%) -547.2
2009 DET AL 7 5 51 5 0 0 1 92.3 101 44 45 62 4.29 4.32 (+1%) -1195.3
2013 PHI NL 0 2 16 3 0 0 0 28.7 33 14 17 20 4.40 3.87 (-14%) -1145.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
173 13 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.231 0.231 0.308 0.538 0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.538 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

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
2006 DET AL 27 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2007 DET AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 DET AL 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 DET AL 51 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 PHI NL 16 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.333 — — — — 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
2006 WS DET 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 0 1 0 0 0.7 0 0 0 0 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2006 WS DET 0 0 1 0 0 0.7 0 0 0 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 173 38 14 47 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 DET P 27 16 4 5 0 0
2007 DET P 34 1 1 8 2 0
2008 DET P 45 13 5 17 0 2
2009 DET P 51 5 3 12 0 0
2013 PHI P 16 3 1 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 173

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 DET AL $950,000
2009 DET AL $437,500
2008 DET AL $410,000
Total Career Earnings $1,797,500