Zach Duke

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215+1⁄3 innings pitched.

In 2007, Duke finished 3–8 with an ERA of 5.53. [5]

In 2008, Duke was 5–14 with an ERA of 4.82 and he gave up more doubles than any other pitcher in the majors, with 58, and more sacrifice hits, with 14. [6] He gave up 230 hits, second-most in the National League, and his 14 losses were fourth-most in the league. [5]

Duke was named to the 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, replacing the injured Matt Cain. [7] He finished off 2009 with an 11–16 record, a 4.06 ERA, three complete games (third-most in the league), one shutout, 23 home runs given up, three hit batsmen, 231 hits (second-most in the league), 49 walks, 106 strikeouts, a .285 average against, 1.31 walks and hits per innings pitched, and 213 innings pitched. Duke's 16 losses in 2009 led the National League. [5]

In 2010, Duke compiled a record of 8–15 with a 5.72 ERA, and a .321 batting average against. [8] His 15 losses in 2010 were second in the National League. [5]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On November 24, 2010, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded Duke to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a player to be named later, determined to be César Valdez. [9]

On May 28, 2011, Duke was activated off the disabled list and made his first start with the Arizona Diamondbacks, replacing Micah Owings in the rotation. He also hit his first major league home run that day, a three-run home run off Bud Norris. [10] Duke made nine starts in the rotation, going 2–4 with a 5.47 ERA, and opponents hitting .336/.368/.481 off him. On July 15, Duke was relocated to the bullpen, [11] where he fared slightly better in a long-relief role, recording a 3.86 ERA in 25.2 innings, only striking out six while walking eight. Overall in 2011, Duke went 3–4 with a 4.91 ERA in 21 appearances. On October 31, 2011, he elected to become a free agent. [8]

Houston Astros

Duke signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros on January 27, 2012. He also received an invitation to spring training; however, he was released on March 27. [12]

Washington Nationals

Duke signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals on March 29, 2012, playing for the Washington Nationals's AAA affiliate, the Syracuse Chiefs. [13] He was called up to the majors on September 3 and appeared in eight games, pitching 13.2 innings with a 1.32 ERA. [14] [15]

On December 2, 2012, Duke re-signed with the Nationals on a one-year deal to serve as the team's long reliever. [16] He was designated for assignment on June 4, 2013, after posting an 8.71 ERA for the team in 20+2⁄3 innings. [8] On June 10, 2013, Duke was released by Washington. [17]

Cincinnati Reds

Duke signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds on June 13, 2013. [18] [19] He eventually was promoted to the big league club and recorded an 0.84 ERA in 10+2⁄3 innings.

Milwaukee Brewers

Duke was signed as a free agent on January 15, 2014, [8] and invited to spring training by the Milwaukee Brewers for 2014 and made the roster as a left-handed relief specialist. He recorded his first win of 2014 on April 20 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Duke had emerged as a key member of the Brewers' bullpen, finding success against lefties and righties. As of July 21, his ERA was 1.16, and he had struck out 49 batters in 38+1⁄3 innings pitched. Duke finished the year strongly, recording a 2.45 ERA with 74 strikeouts against only 17 walks in 58.2 innings, appearing in 74 games and notching 12 holds. He limited left-handed hitters to a .198 batting average. Duke became a free agent on October 30, 2014. [8]

Chicago White Sox

Duke signed a three-year, $15 million contract with the Chicago White Sox on November 18, 2014. [20]

St. Louis Cardinals

On July 21, 2016, the White Sox traded Duke to the St. Louis Cardinals for outfielder Charlie Tilson. [21] On October 14, 2016, it was revealed that Duke underwent surgery to repair a forearm flexor muscle and UCL in his left arm, which was expected to sideline him for the entire 2017 season. [22] However, on July 21, 2017, Duke completed a rehab assignment and returned to the Cardinals' active roster, making his first appearance since the surgery on July 21. [23]

Minnesota Twins

Duke signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Twins on December 26, 2017. [24] In 45 appearances, Duke was 3–4 in 37+1⁄3 innings.

Seattle Mariners

On July 30, 2018, Duke was traded to the Seattle Mariners for pitcher Chase De Jong and infielder Ryan Costello. [25] Duke struggled after being acquired by Seattle, finishing with a 5.52 ERA in 27 appearances.

Return to the Reds

On February 11, 2019, Duke returned to the Reds on a one-year, $2 million deal. [26]

On July 1, the Reds designated Duke for assignment. [27] He was released on July 6, 2019.

Personal life

Duke was born in Clifton, Texas. [28] He married Kristin Gross in Evansville, Indiana, in November 2007. They met when she was an emcee for the Indianapolis Indians. His best man was former Pirates closer Matt Capps. [29] Duke and his wife reside in Gallatin, Tennessee. [30]

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  3. ↑ "Pittsburgh's Duke voted the National League's Worst Haircut of the Month for July". MLB.com . August 3, 2005. Retrieved March 1, 2010.
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Zach Duke
Zach Duke on Opening Day 2018 (39295342150) (cropped).jpg
Duke with the Twins in 2018
Pitcher
Born: (1983-04-19) April 19, 1983 (age 40)
Clifton, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
July 2, 2005, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
June 29, 2019, for the Cincinnati Reds
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