Zack Short

Born: 5/29/1995 in Kingston, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2021-04-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Zachary Ryan Short

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Biography

Zack Short, born in 1995, is an active professional baseball player who has made a name for himself since his debut on April 21, 2021. Primarily serving as a position player, Short has carved out a role in Major League Baseball that showcases his versatility and tenacity on the field. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 221 games, accumulating a total of 76 hits, including 13 home runs and 60 RBIs. With a batting average of .167, Short's offensive contributions are complemented by his speed on the bases, as he has successfully stolen 10 bases. Short's career unfolds in a competitive era of baseball marked by advanced analytics and player specialization, where every aspect of a player's game is scrutinized. His ongoing journey reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by contemporary athletes striving to leave their mark in the sport. As he continues to develop his skills and adapt to the ever-evolving dynamics of Major League Baseball, Zack Short remains a player to watch, embodying the spirit of perseverance and the drive to succeed in America’s pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	6	0	0	0	0	6.0	12	4	0	1	1	6.00	0

Career ERA 6.00 vs. league average 4.33 across their career seasons — 38.5% worse than 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
2023	DET	AL	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	6.0	12	4	1	1	6.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
243	506	60	87	18	0	15	67	10	70	172	0.172	0.271	0.296	0.567	-1684.2

Career AVG .172 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career OBP .271 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career SLG .296 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.567 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2021	DET	AL	61	156	21	22	4	6	20	2	22	59	0.141	.243 (-42%)	.317 (-25%)	.410 (-31%)	.727 (-28%)	-854.9
2022	DET	AL	6	9	2	0	0	0	2	1	2	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2023	DET	AL	112	221	17	45	9	7	33	5	28	66	0.204	.248 (-18%)	.320 (-9%)	.414 (-18%)	.734 (-14%)	-579.5
2024	NYN	NL	10	9	2	1	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
2024	BOS	AL	2	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2024	ATL	NL	30	54	9	8	3	0	5	2	12	16	0.148	.243 (-39%)	.312 (avg)	.399 (-49%)	.711 (-27%)	0.0
2025	HOU	AL	22	50	9	11	2	2	7	0	4	18	0.220	.245 (-10%)	.314 (-8%)	.403 (-6%)	.718 (-7%)	-52.8

Fielding Statistics

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

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