Zach Thompson (baseball)

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140+2⁄3 innings of work. He remained with Winston-Salem for the 2017 season, pitching to a 2–7 record and 5.50 ERA with 73 strikeouts. In 2018, Thompson split the season between the Double-A Birmingham Barons and Winston-Salem, posting a 6–1 record and stellar 1.55 ERA in 43 games. [2]

In 2019, Thompson split the year between the Triple-A Charlotte Knights and Birmingham, pitching to a 5–2 record and 5.23 ERA with 84 strikeouts in 75+2⁄3 innings pitched. Thompson did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [3] On November 2, 2020, he elected free agency. [4]

Miami Marlins

On November 23, 2020, Thompson signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization that included an invitation to spring training. [5] He was assigned to the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to begin the season.

On June 5, 2021, Thompson was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [6] He made his MLB debut on June 7 as the starting pitcher against the Boston Red Sox, taking the loss after allowing two runs on four hits in three innings; [7] he recorded his first major league strikeout against Kiké Hernández. [8]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On November 29, 2021, the Marlins traded Thompson, Connor Scott, and Kyle Nicolas to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jacob Stallings. [9] Thompson made 29 appearances (22 starts) for Pittsburgh in 2022, posting a 3-10 record and 5.18 ERA with 90 strikeouts in 121.2 innings pitched.

On January 5, 2023, Thompson was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh after the signing of Rich Hill was made official. [10]

Toronto Blue Jays

On January 10, 2023, Thompson was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Chavez Young. [11] Thompson was optioned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons to begin the 2023 season. [12] In 11 starts for Buffalo, Thompson struggled to a 2–4 record and 6.89 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 47.0 innings of work. On June 6, he was designated for assignment by Toronto following the promotion of Bowden Francis. [13] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Buffalo on June 8. [14] Thompson elected free agency following the season on November 6. [15]

Personal life

Thompson and his wife, Ashlyn, married in December 2017 and have one daughter together. [16]

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  2. ↑ "Zach Thompson College, Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History".
  3. ↑ Todd, Jeff. "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". MLB Trade Rumors.
  4. ↑ "Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  5. ↑ Byrne, Connor. "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/3/20". MLB Trade Rumors.
  6. ↑ Jordan McPherson (June 5, 2021). "Updates on Sixto, Cabrera injuries and where Marlins might turn for starting pitching". Miami Herald . Retrieved June 5, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Marlins vs. Red Sox – Box Score". ESPN.com. June 7, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Marlins vs. Red Sox – Play-By-Play". ESPN.com. June 7, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
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  10. ↑ "Pirates' Zach Thompson: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
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  13. ↑ "Blue Jays demote Alek Manoah to rookie-level Florida Complex League". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
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  16. ↑ "Dash pitcher Zach Thompson preparing for his future – wherever that leads him".
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Zach Thompson
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1993-10-23) October 23, 1993 (age 30)
Burleson, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 7, 2021, for the Miami Marlins