Zach Day
Encyclopedia
Stephen Zachary Day is a former right-handed sinker-ball
pitcher
in Major League Baseball
. He played for three teams from 2002 to 2006.
He currently resides in Cincinnati with his wife, Megan.
in Cincinnati in 1996, where he played basketball, baseball and golf and was prep player of the year in Cincinnati in 1995. He went on to attend the University of Cincinnati
, studying pre-business. Drafted by the New York Yankees
after his senior year in high school, he was traded to the Cleveland Indians
in July . He played for the Montreal Expos
in 2002, going a respectable 4 and 1. He stayed with the Expos for three seasons and then pitched a year for the Washington Nationals
before playing for the Colorado Rockies
for part of the season.
on May 23 for right shoulder tendinitis and underwent rotator cuff
surgery on June 6, ending his season. The Nationals released Day on October 3, 2006, ending his second stint on the MLB team where he first enjoyed success.
. He spent the year playing for the Triple-A Omaha Royals
, starting nine games and relieving in two more. Day became a free agent at the end of the season.
, but was released in early May having made 6 appearances for the Fort Myers Miracle
. After his release, he announced his retirement due to continuing shoulder problems.
Sinker (baseball)
In baseball, a sinker , is a type of fastball pitch which has significant downward and horizontal movement. The sinker is known for inducing a lot of ground balls...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
. He played for three teams from 2002 to 2006.
He currently resides in Cincinnati with his wife, Megan.
Career history
Day graduated from La Salle High SchoolLa Salle High School (Cincinnati, Ohio)
La Salle High School is a Catholic, all-male, parochial high school in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.The school was opened September 6, 1960 and named in honor of Jean-Baptiste de la Salle, a French priest and educational reformer. The school was officially dedicated May 14, 1961...
in Cincinnati in 1996, where he played basketball, baseball and golf and was prep player of the year in Cincinnati in 1995. He went on to attend the University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio....
, studying pre-business. Drafted by the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
after his senior year in high school, he was traded to the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
in July . He played for the Montreal Expos
Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
in 2002, going a respectable 4 and 1. He stayed with the Expos for three seasons and then pitched a year for the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
before playing for the Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
for part of the season.
2006
After being claimed off waivers by the Nationals, Day was looking to bounce back to his former self. However, after five appearances, Day was placed on the 60-day DLDisabled list
In Major League Baseball, the disabled list is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players.-General guidelines:...
on May 23 for right shoulder tendinitis and underwent rotator cuff
Rotator cuff
In anatomy, the rotator cuff is the group of muscles and their tendons that act to stabilize the shoulder. The four muscles of the rotator cuff, along with the teres major muscle, the coracobrachialis muscle and the deltoid, make up the seven scapulohumeral muscles of the human body.-Function:The...
surgery on June 6, ending his season. The Nationals released Day on October 3, 2006, ending his second stint on the MLB team where he first enjoyed success.
2007
On December 20, 2006, he signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
. He spent the year playing for the Triple-A Omaha Royals
Omaha Royals
The Omaha Storm Chasers are a United States minor league baseball team currently based in the Omaha suburb of Papillion, Nebraska. The team is the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals major league club and has been a member of the expanded Pacific Coast League since 1998. From 1969 to 1997,...
, starting nine games and relieving in two more. Day became a free agent at the end of the season.
2008
On January 11, 2008, Day signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota TwinsMinnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
, but was released in early May having made 6 appearances for the Fort Myers Miracle
Fort Myers Miracle
The Fort Myers Miracle is the Class A Advanced minor league baseball affiliate of the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball club, currently managed by Jake Mauer. Home games are played at the Lee County Sports Complex in Hammond Stadium, which has a capacity of 7,500, and opened in...
. After his release, he announced his retirement due to continuing shoulder problems.