Zack Godley

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178+1⁄3 innings. He led the major leagues in wild pitches, with 17. [8] He also led all major league pitchers in curveball percentage (40.3%). [9]

During the 2019 season, Godley appeared in 27 games for Arizona (nine starts), compiling a 3–5 record with 6.39 ERA in 76 innings pitched. On August 5, Godley was designated for assignment. [10] [11]

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed Godley off waivers on August 7, 2019. [12] He appeared in six games for the Blue Jays, recording one win and registering a 3.94 ERA in 16 innings pitched. On September 3, Godley was designated for assignment. He elected free agency on September 8.

Detroit Tigers

On December 20, 2019, the Detroit Tigers signed Godley to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. [13] In March 2020, Godley was released, then re-signed by the Tigers on a minor league pact. On July 13, 2020, Godley was again released by the Tigers. [14]

Boston Red Sox

On July 17, 2020, Godley signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox. [15] He was added to the team's active roster on July 26, [16] and made his first appearance with Boston the next day, pitching four innings of scoreless relief in a 7–4 loss to the New York Mets. [17] He was placed on the 10-day injured list on September 10, and moved to the 45-day injured list on September 19. [18] Overall with the 2020 Red Sox, Godley appeared in eight games (seven starts), compiling an 0–4 record with 8.16 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 28+2⁄3 innings. [19] On October 26, Godley was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and elected free agency. [20]

Milwaukee Brewers

On March 19, 2021, Godley signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization. [21] On April 28, 2021, Godley was selected to the active roster to be the starting pitcher in the Brewers’ game against the Miami Marlins and allowed 3 earned runs in 3.0 innings, taking the loss. [22] [23] The next day, he was placed on the injured list with a right index finger contusion. On May 10, Godley was activated from the injured list and designated for assignment. [24] He cleared outright waivers on May 12 and was assigned outright to Triple-A. [25] On June 18, Godley was re-selected to the active roster. [26] After allowing 3 earned runs in a third of an inning, Godley was again designated for assignment on June 21. [27] He was outrighted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds on June 24. [28] However, Godley rejected the outright assignment and elected free agency the next day. [29]

Cleveland Indians

On June 28, 2021, Godley signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians organization and was assigned to the Columbus Clippers of the Triple-A East. [30] Godley was released by the Indians on August 2, 2021.

New York Mets

On August 7, 2021, Godley signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets. [31] Godley made 4 starts for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, going 2–0 with a 2.33 ERA and 17 strikeouts. On August 30, Godley was granted his release by the Mets. [32]

Cincinnati Reds

On February 21, 2022, Godley signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. [33] In 14 games for the Triple–A Louisville Bats, he struggled to an 8.06 ERA with 29 strikeouts across 22+1⁄3 innings pitched. On May 26, Godley was released by the Reds organization. [34]

Gastonia Honey Hunters

On June 7, 2022, Godley signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 15 games (11 starts) for Gastonia, he recorded a 4.64 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 54+1⁄3 innings. Godley became a free agent following the season.

On April 19, 2023, Godley re-signed with the Honey Hunters for the 2023 season. In 13 starts for Gastonia, he registered a 5–3 record and 4.79 ERA with 86 strikeouts in 71+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Oakland Athletics

On July 18, 2023, Godley signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics organization. [35] He made 12 appearances (10 starts) for the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators, registering a 5.21 ERA with 57 strikeouts across 57 innings of work. Godley elected free agency following the season on November 6. [36]

Personal

Godley and his wife, Autumn, have two daughters. [37]

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Zack Godley
Zack Godley on February 27, 2016.jpg
Godley with the Arizona Diamondbacks
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1990-04-21) April 21, 1990 (age 34)
Bamberg, South Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 23, 2015, for the Arizona Diamondbacks