Zach Neal

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116+23 innings. He elected free agency following the season on November 10. [18]

Oakland Athletics (second stint)

On April 7, 2023, Neal signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics. [19] He made 3 appearances (2 starts) for the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators, posting a 5.56 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 11+13 innings pitched. On May 11, Neal was selected to the active roster to make a spot start against the Texas Rangers. [20] Neal pitched in 2 games for Oakland, giving up 3 runs on 4 hits with 3 strikeouts in 3+13 innings pitched. Neal was designated for assignment on May 19, following the promotion of Lucas Erceg. [21] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A on May 20. [22] On August 3, Neal returned to the major league roster. [23] In 14 total appearances for Oakland, he struggled to a 6.67 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 27 innings. On October 4, Neal was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple-A Las Vegas. [24] On October 6, Neal elected free agency. [25]

Retirement

Neal announced his retirement after the 2023 season. [26]

Personal life

Neal is married to Kianna Neal and is the brother-in-law of Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. [27] [28] Neal and his wife met when he was pitching for the University of Oklahoma, where she was a cheerleader. [29] Neal is a father. [26]

References

  1. Helsley, John (May 6, 2010). "Pitcher Zach Neal just wins games for Sooners". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Zach Neal Minor & Japanese Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball Reference .
  3. LeRoy, Oscar (April 3, 2013). "Rockhounds: Former Howard star Neal hoping to make more baseball memories in Midland". mrt.com. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  4. Oakland Athletics [@Athletics] (May 11, 2016). "MOVES: RHP Zach Neal selected; LHP Surkamp recalled; INF Lowrie to 15-day DL (shin contusion); LHP Coulombe optioned; INF Sogard to 60-day DL" (Tweet) via Twitter.
  5. "Zach Neal Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  6. Todd, Jeff (January 18, 2017). "Athletics Designate Zach Neal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  7. Hall, Alex (January 25, 2017). "Zach Neal clears waivers, remains in Oakland A's organization". Athletics Nation. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  8. "Athletics' Zach Neal: Promoted to majors". CBS Sports. May 24, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  9. Todd, Jeff (August 16, 2017). "Athletics Designate Zach Neal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
  10. 1 2 "Zach Neal Stats, Highlights, Bio". milb.com. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  11. Starkand, Daniel (January 6, 2018). "Dodgers Rumors: Zach Neal Agrees To Minor League Contract". DodgerBlue.com.
  12. Stephen, Eric (April 3, 2018). "Zach Neal called up from Triple-A, Josh Fields placed on paternity list". SB Nation. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  13. Todd, Jeff (April 5, 2018). "Dodgers Claim Alec Asher, Designate Zach Neal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  14. Sheldon, Mark (April 17, 2018). "Reds acquire Minor Leaguers Neal, Isabel". MLB.com. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  15. Polishuk, Mark (July 4, 2018). "Dodgers Acquire Dylan Floro, Zach Neal From Reds". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  16. Coskrey, Jason (April 7, 2019). "Lions newcomer Zach Neal gets Japan journey off to bright start". The Japan Times Online.
  17. Franco, Anthony (February 18, 2022). "Rockies Sign Zach Neal, Dillon Overton To Minors Deals". MLB Trade Rumors.
  18. "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  19. "Athletics' Zach Neal: Inks minors deal with Oakland". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  20. "Athletics' Zach Neal: Selected to MLB roster". cbssports.com. May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  21. "Athletics' Zach Neal: DFA'd by Oakland". cbssports.com. May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  22. "Transactions". MLB.com. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  23. "Athletics' Zach Neal: Selected to MLB bullpen". cbssports.com. August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  24. "Athletics' Zach Neal: Outrighted off 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  25. "Zach Neal: Opts for free agency". CBSSports.com. October 6, 2023.
  26. 1 2 Neal, Zach. "I recently shared on my social media that I have retired from Baseball. I…". LinkedIn . Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  27. Rogers, Anne (August 24, 202). "Witt Jr. and brother-in-law Zach Neal meet in the Majors". MLB.com . Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  28. "Photos: Welcome to the Big Leagues, junior! Bobby Witt's living room explodes as the Colleyville Heritage SS becomes a Kansas City Royal". Dallas News. June 4, 2019. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  29. "Bobby Witt Jr". Sports Illustrated . July 15, 2019.
Zach Neal
Zach Neal 2016.jpg
Neal warms up on September 6, 2016
Pitcher
Born: (1988-11-09) November 9, 1988 (age 36)
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: May 11, 2016, for the Oakland Athletics
NPB: April 2, 2019, for the Saitama Seibu Lions
Last appearance
NPB: September 8, 2021, for the Saitama Seibu Lions
MLB: October 1, 2023, for the Oakland Athletics