Zach Miner

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53+23 innings.

Miner started the 2008 season with the Tigers, but was sent to Toledo July 2 after walking four batters in two innings in a loss to the Minnesota Twins. [4] On July 21, Miner returned to the Tigers as a starter against the Kansas City Royals. Miner pitched six shutout innings in the Tigers 19–4 victory. [5]

In April 2009, Miner came off a strong start in his first outing of the season to being roughed up in his second outing against the White Sox. In this game, he allowed back to back home runs to Jermaine Dye and Paul Konerko - the 300th of each man's career. [6]

Miner underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2010 and missed the entire 2010 season, after which he was designated for assignment. [7]

Kansas City Royals

Miner signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals on December 31, 2010. [8]

Detroit Tigers (second stint)

On April 20, 2012, Miner was traded back to the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations. [9]

Philadelphia Phillies

Miner signed a minor league contract with Philadelphia in December 2012. [10] He received a call up to the big leagues on August 3, and on September 20, joined the Phillies starting rotation after Kyle Kendrick was shut down for the remainder of the season. [11] [12] Miner made three starts, none lasting more than 4 innings. In his final MLB appearance on September 29, he took the loss after allowing 5 runs in 2+13 innings to Atlanta. [13] In his first big league action since 2009, Miner was 0–2 with a 4.40 ERA in 28+23 innings. [14] He was outrighted off the roster on October 3, then he elected free agency on October 7. [15]

Seattle Mariners

Miner signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners on February 13, 2014 that included a spring training invitation. [16] He pitched in 21 games for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, with a grim 8.60 ERA in his last stint in American affiliated baseball. [2] He was released on June 9. [15]

Lamigo Monkeys

Shortly after his release from the Mariners, Miner signed with the Lamigo Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League in Taiwan. [17] In five starts, he had a 9.00 ERA. [2]

References

  1. Jenkins, David (June 6, 2000). "Reds', Braves' Picks To Cost". Chattanooga Times Free Press . p. D2.
  2. 1 2 3 "Zach Miner Minor, Fall & CPBL Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  3. "Atlanta Braves Trade For Relief Pitcher Kyle Farnsworth". www.chattanoogan.com. July 31, 2005. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  4. "Tigers' Miner sent to Triple-A; Lopez recalled". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 2, 2008. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  5. "Cabrera, Joyce drive in 11 combined as Tigers slam Royals". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 21, 2008. Archived from the original on August 3, 2008. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  6. Merkin, Scott (April 13, 2009). "Back-to-back, Dye, Konerko reach 300". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 15, 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  7. Beck, Jason (November 29, 2010). "Tigers designate Miner for assignment". Major League Baseball via Medium.
  8. "Royals Sign Zach Miner". MLB Trade Rumors. December 31, 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  9. Kaegel, Dick (April 20, 2012). "Royals deal Miner back to Tigers for cash". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  10. "The Philadelphia Phillies sign Zach Miner". December 6, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
  11. Housenick, Manny (September 20, 2013). "The Phillies Files: Kendrick done for the year". The Morning Call. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  12. Zolecki, Todd (September 20, 2013). "Kendrick shut down due to shoulder; Miner to rotation". MLB.com. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  13. "Zach Miner 2013 Pitching Game Logs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  14. "Zach Miner Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  15. 1 2 "Zach Miner Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  16. "Seattle signs Wolf, Miner". ESPN.com. Associated Press. February 13, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  17. Huang, Paul (September 15, 2014). "EDA Rhinos rough up Monkeys". Taipei Times. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
Zach Miner
Zach Miner.jpg
Miner with the Detroit Tigers
Pitcher
Born: (1982-03-12) March 12, 1982 (age 42)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 4, 2006, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 2013, for the Philadelphia Phillies