ZACK
GREINKE
P
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
200 lbs
Bats/Throws
R /
R
Experience
18
years
Debut
May 22, 2004
Born
Oct 21, 1983
(41 yrs)
Orlando, Florida
Hometown
Apopka, Florida
Drafted
Drafted by Kansas City in 2002 (1/6).
Season Stats
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| W Wins
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L Losses
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ERA Earned Run Average
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G Games
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GS Games Started
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CG Complete Games
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SHO Shutouts
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SV Saves
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HLD Holds
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IP Innings Pitched
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H Hits Allowed
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R Runs Allowed
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ER Earned Runs
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HR Home Runs Allowed
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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WHIP Walks and Hits Per Inning Pitched
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
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| 2022-09-07 |
Missed 14 games (right forearm injury).
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| 2022-08-24 |
Right forearm injury, 15-day injured list (retroactive to August 21st, 2022).
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| 2022-06-24 |
Missed 22 games (right flexor strain).
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| 2022-05-30 |
Right flexor strain, 15-day injured list.
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| 2022-03-16 |
Signed as a free agent by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AL | Cy Young Award Best pitcher | 2009 |
| NL | Silver Slugger Silver Slugger | 2019, 2013 |
| NL | Rawlings Gold Glove Award Rawlings Gold Glove Award | 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 |
| MLB | Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game | 2009 |
| Carolina League (A) | Most Valuable Pitcher Most Valuable Pitcher | 2003 |
| Carolina League (A) | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 2003 |
Scouting Report
An elite athlete and competitor, he has ridiculously good command of his mid-90's heat, slider, curve and changeup. Keeps the ball down. Walks very few batters and has improved his strikeout rate to dominant levels. Has learned to harness his intensity but will occasionally lose his composure on the mound. Had anxiety issues early on in his career. Is a somewhat fragile pitcher who gets injured relatively frequently (even for a pitcher).
Long Range Potential: Excellent right-hander, when healthy.
