Zach Thompson

Born: 10/23/1993 in Burleson, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2021-06-07 | Final Game: 2022-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Zachary Ryan Thompson

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Biography

Zach Thompson, born in 1993, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2022. He showcased his talents primarily as a starting pitcher, contributing to his teams with a competitive spirit and a unique pitching style that reflected the evolving nature of the game during the early 2020s. Over the course of his career, Thompson recorded a win-loss record of 6-17 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.44, highlighting the challenges he faced on the mound during a period characterized by offensive power and advanced analytics. Thompson struck out a total of 156 batters, displaying his ability to miss bats and compete against some of the league's most formidable hitters. Although he did not register any saves, his role as a starter was crucial in providing innings and stability to his teams during his tenure. As baseball continued to evolve with an increasing emphasis on strikeouts and specialized pitching roles, Thompson's career reflected the broader trends of the sport in the early 21st century. After concluding his playing days on October 1, 2022, he left behind a legacy as a determined competitor navigating the complexities of modern baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	17	57	36	0	0	0	200.3	201	97	25	75	159	4.36	0

Career ERA 4.36 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 5.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2021	MIA	NL	3	7	26	14	75.0	63	27	28	66	3.24	4.27 (+24%)	1095.7
2022	PIT	NL	3	10	29	22	121.7	138	70	46	90	5.18	3.97 (-30%)	-2815.4
2025	ATL	NL	0	0	2	0	3.7	0	0	1	3	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
58	15	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	9	0.133	0.133	0.200	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 50.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	H	2B	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2021	MIA	NL	27	15	2	1	9	0.133	—	—	—	—
2022	PIT	NL	29	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2025	ATL	NL	2	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	57	36	7	15	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2021	MIA	P	26	14	2	10	1	2
2022	PIT	P	29	22	5	5	0	0
2025	ATL	P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	57