Zack Burdi

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Zack Burdi
Arizona Diamondbacks – No. 71
Pitcher
Born: (1995-03-09) March 9, 1995 (age 26)
Downers Grove, Illinois
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 8, 2020, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average7.79
Strikeouts18
Teams

Zachary M. Burdi (/ˈbɜːrdiː/ BUR-dee; born March 9, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles. He made his MLB debut in 2020.

Career[]

Amateur career[]

Burdi attended Downers Grove South High School in Downers Grove, Illinois, where he played for the school's baseball team as a pitcher.[1] He then enrolled at the University of Louisville, where he played college baseball for the Louisville Cardinals.[2] In 2014, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3]

Professional career[]

The Chicago White Sox selected Burdi as the 26th pick in the first round of the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft.[4] After he signed with the White Sox,[5] Burdi made one appearance with the Arizona White Sox of the Rookie-level Arizona League, four appearances with the Winston-Salem Dash of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League, 12 appearances for the Birmingham Barons of the Class AA Southern League, and was then promoted to the Charlotte Knights of the Class AAA International League.[6] He finished his first professional season with a 1-0 record and a 3.32 ERA, with 51 strikeouts in 38 innings pitched between the four clubs.[7] Burdi spent all of 2017 with Charlotte,[8] posting an 0-4 record with a 4.05 ERA.[9]

Burdi was added to the White Sox 40–man roster following the 2019 season.[10]

On August 8, 2020, Burdi was called up to the major leagues[11] and made his major league debut that night, pitching a scoreless inning against the Cleveland Indians. With the 2020 Chicago White Sox, Burdi appeared in 8 games, compiling a 0-1 record with 11.05 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 17+1⁄3 innings pitched.[12]

Burdi appeared in 6 games for the White Sox in 2021, posting an ERA of 6.00 with 6 strikeouts over 9 innings. On August 16, 2021, Burdi was designated for assignment by the White Sox.[13]

Baltimore Orioles[]

On August 18, 2021, Burdi was claimed off of waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. He was assigned to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.[14]

Arizona Diamondbacks[]

On October 15, Burdi was claimed off of waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks.[15]

Personal life[]

His brother, Nick Burdi, also plays professional baseball.[16]

References[]

  1. ^ Rossi, Jason (June 10, 2016). "Downers Grove South grad Zack Burdi picked by White Sox in MLB Draft". My Suburban Life. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  2. ^ Jones, Steve (June 8, 2016). "Projected 1st-rounder Burdi set for draft". Courier Journal. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  3. ^ "#17 Zack Burdi - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  4. ^ Santaromita, Dan (June 9, 2016). "White Sox select hard-throwing RHP Zack Burdi with No. 26 pick". Chicago Now. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  5. ^ Dorsey, Russell (July 3, 2016). "White Sox prospect Zack Burdi excited to chase his dream". Daily Herald. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  6. ^ Skrbina, Paul (August 10, 2016). "Top-flight pitching prospect Zack Burdi on fast track to White Sox". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  7. ^ "Carter Kieboom Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Milb.com. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
  8. ^ Merkin, Scott (January 20, 2016). "White Sox prospect Zack Burdi knows he's close | MLB.com". M.mlb.com. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
  9. ^ "Zack Burdi Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  10. ^ Daryl Van Schouwen (November 20, 2019). "Right-handers Zack Burdi, Dane Dunning among 7 added to White Sox 40-man roster". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  11. ^ Polishuk, Mark (August 8, 2020). "White Sox Place Aaron Bummer On 10-Day IL, Promote Zack Burdi". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  12. ^ "Zack Burdi Stats, Fantasy & News | Arizona Diamondbacks".
  13. ^ https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/white-sox-dfa-zack-burdi-adam-engel-injured-list.html
  14. ^ https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/orioles-claim-zack-burdi-waivers-white-sox.html
  15. ^ https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/10/diamondbacks-claim-zack-burdi-off-waivers-from-orioles.html
  16. ^ Jones, Steve (May 28, 2015). "Zach the latest 100 mph-throwing Burdi". Courier Journal. Retrieved June 10, 2016.

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