Zach Davies

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Zach Davies

|image = Zach Davies making his Storm Chasers debut (53676756745) (cropped).jpg

|caption = Davies with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2024

|position = Pitcher

|team = Free agent

|number =

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|2|7}}

|birth_place = Puyallup, Washington, U.S.

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = September 2

|debutyear = 2015

|debutteam = Milwaukee Brewers

|statyear = 2023 season

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 60–58

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 4.36

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 785

|teams =

Milwaukee Brewers ({{mlby|2015}}–{{mlby|2019}})
San Diego Padres ({{mlby|2020}})
Chicago Cubs ({{mlby|2021}})
Arizona Diamondbacks ({{mlby|2022}}–{{mlby|2023}})

|highlights =

Pitched a combined no-hitter on June 24, 2021

}}

Zachary Ryan Davies (born February 7, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, and Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Baltimore Orioles selected Davies in the 26th round of the 2011 MLB draft. Davies appeared in the All-Star Futures Game in 2015, and later that year was traded to the Brewers. He made his MLB debut for Milwaukee in 2015, and was traded to the Padres after the 2019 season. The Padres traded Davies to the Cubs after the 2020 season.

Amateur career

Davies grew up near Seattle before moving to Arizona when he was seven, where he attended Mesquite High School, in Gilbert, Arizona.{{Cite web|url=http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/get-to-know-brewers-pitcher-zach-davies-b99751197z1-384555531.html|title=Get to Know: Brewers pitcher Zach Davies|website=www.jsonline.com|accessdate=January 24, 2022}} He played for the school's baseball team initially as a middle infielder, becoming a pitcher in his junior year.{{cite web|url=http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/sports/article_2dcb6e74-2bcb-11e5-88b0-0fcc67a4089d.html|title=Mesquite's Davies continues to impress in Futures Game|work=East Valley Tribune|date=July 16, 2015 |access-date=July 31, 2015}}

Professional career

=Baltimore Orioles=

The Baltimore Orioles selected Davies in the 26th round of the 2011 MLB draft. Davies signed with the Orioles, forgoing his commitment to Arizona State University for a $575,000 signing bonus.{{cite web|url=http://blogs.evtrib.com/varsityxtra/2011/08/15/mesquite-pitcher-asu-commit-zach-davies-goes-pro/|title=Mesquite pitcher, ASU commit Zach Davies goes pro – Varsity Xtra|work=East Valley Tribune|access-date=October 27, 2014}}

Davies made his professional debut with the Delmarva Shorebirds of the Single–A South Atlantic League in 2012, where he pitched to a 3.86 earned run average (ERA). He had a 3.69 ERA for the Frederick Keys of the High–A Carolina League in 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.masnsports.com/steve-melewski/2015/07/a-look-at-zach-davies-and-a-take-on-gerardo-parra.html|title=A look at Zach Davies and a take on Gerardo Parra (Davies quote)|first=Steve|last=Melewski|work=MASN|date=July 31, 2015|access-date=August 1, 2015}} In 2014, he pitched for the Bowie Baysox of the Double–A Eastern League.{{cite web|url=http://m.orioles.mlb.com/news/article/81993888/orioles-prospect-zach-davies-extends-scoreless-streak-to-19-innings|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023182236/http://m.orioles.mlb.com/news/article/81993888/orioles-prospect-zach-davies-extends-scoreless-streak-to-19-innings|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 23, 2014|title=Davies extends scoreless streak to 19 innings|work=Baltimore Orioles|access-date=October 27, 2014}}{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-81969982|title=Baltimore Orioles prospect Zach Davies hurls third straight scoreless start for Bowie Baysox – MiLB.com News – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=Minor League Baseball|access-date=October 27, 2014}} For Bowie, Davies pitched to a 3.35 ERA. He represented the Orioles in the Arizona Fall League after the regular season.{{cite web|url=http://www.capitalgazette.com/sports/pro_sports/ph-ac-cs-baysox-0824-20140823,0,574783.story|title=Bowie Baysox pitcher Zach Davies defying baseball conventions with rapid rise |date=August 23, 2014|work=Capital Gazette|access-date=October 27, 2014}} Davies began the 2015 season with the Norfolk Tides of the Triple–A International League,{{cite web|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baltimore-sports-blog/bal-orioles-minors-zach-davies-shines-in-first-triplea-start-other-norfolk-arms-struggle-in-2015-debuts-20150413-story.html|title=Left-hander Zach Davies shines in first Triple-A start; other Norfolk arms struggle in 2015 debuts|author=Baltimore Sun|date=April 13, 2015|work=baltimoresun.com|access-date=July 9, 2015}} and was chosen to represent the Orioles at the 2015 All-Star Futures Game.{{cite web|url=http://m.orioles.mlb.com/news/article/132851710/zach-davies-to-represent-os-at-futures-game|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629005820/http://m.orioles.mlb.com/news/article/132851710/zach-davies-to-represent-os-at-futures-game|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 29, 2015|title=Zach Davies to represent O's at Futures Game|work=MLB.com|access-date=July 9, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://hamptonroads.com/2015/06/tides-davies-play-prestigious-minorleague-showcase|title=Tides' Davies to play in prestigious minor-league showcase|work=The Virginian-Pilot|access-date=July 31, 2015}} With Norfolk, Davies pitched to a 2.84 ERA in 19 games.

=Milwaukee Brewers=

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On July 31, 2015, the Orioles traded Davies to the Milwaukee Brewers for Gerardo Parra.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/13353094/baltimore-orioles-get-gerardo-parra-milwaukee-brewers-exchange-pitching-prospect-zach-davies|title=Baltimore Orioles get Gerardo Parra from Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for pitching prospect Zach Davies|work=ESPN.com|date=July 31, 2015|access-date=July 31, 2015}} The Brewers assigned Davies to the Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League, with whom he was 1–2 with a 5.00 ERA,{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=davies000zac|title=Zach Davies Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History|website=Baseball-Reference.com}} and promoted him to make his major league debut on September 2.{{cite web|url=http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/323780861.html|title=Zach Davies didn't let small size stop him|first=Tom|last=Haudricourt|work=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|date=September 1, 2015|access-date=September 2, 2015}} In 2016 with Milwaukee, Davies pitched to a 3.97 ERA in 28 games. In 2017, Davies carried a 3.90 ERA in 33 games.

In 2018, Davies pitched in 13 games for the Brewers, and was 2–7 with a 4.77 ERA, as with three minor league teams he was 2–4 with a 4.40 ERA. In 2019, Davies had a 3.55 ERA in 31 games for Milwaukee.

=San Diego Padres=

On November 27, 2019, the Brewers traded Davies, Trent Grisham, and cash considerations or a player to be named later to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Luis Urías and Eric Lauer.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/brewers/news/padres-get-trent-grisham-from-brewers-for-luis-urias|title=Crew acquires Urias, Lauer in deal with Padres|author=Adam McCalvy|website=MLB.com|date=November 27, 2019|access-date=November 27, 2019}}

In 2020, Davies was 7–4 with a 2.73 ERA.{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/davieza02.shtml|title=Zach Davies Stats|website=Baseball-Reference.com}} He tied Max Fried in wins for second-most in the NL, behind the 8 wins of league leader Yu Darvish.

=Chicago Cubs=

On December 29, 2020, the Padres traded Davies, Owen Caissie, Reginald Preciado, Yeison Santana, and Ismael Mena to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for pitcher Yu Darvish and catcher Víctor Caratini.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/cubs/news/zach-davies-prospects-cubs-yu-darvish-trade-padres|title=Cubs keep 'eye on the future' with Yu trade|work=MLB.com|date=December 30, 2020}}{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/toledo/news/cubs-nab-ranked-quartet-from-padres | title=Cubs nab ranked quartet from Padres }} On June 24, 2021, Davies pitched a combined no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers along with Ryan Tepera, Andrew Chafin, and Craig Kimbrel.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-combined-no-hitter-vs-dodgers?game_pk=633505|title=Cubs combine to throw record-tying no-hitter|first=Megan|last=Garcia|website=MLB.com|date=June 25, 2021|access-date=June 25, 2021}} He was named a finalist for the 2021 NL Gold Glove Award at pitcher, but it was won by Max Fried.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/amp/news/2021-gold-glove-winners.html|title=Gold Glove 2021 winners|website=Mlb.com|access-date=January 24, 2022}} Davies elected free agency following the season.

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

On March 24, 2022, Davies signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with a mutual option with the Arizona Diamondbacks.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/zach-davies-deal-with-d-backs|title=Davies signing adds starting pitcher depth to D-backs|website=Mlb.com|access-date=April 4, 2022}} In 27 starts for the Diamondbacks, he compiled a 4.09 ERA with 102 strikeouts across {{fraction|134|1|3}} innings pitched. On November 7, Davies declined his mutual option with Arizona and became a free agent.{{Cite web|title=Source: D-backs bring back starter Zach Davies on $5M, 1-year deal|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35380588/source-d-backs-bring-back-starter-zach-davies-5m-1-year-deal?platform=amp|access-date=June 29, 2023|website=espn.com| date=January 5, 2023 |language=en}}

On January 11, 2023, Davies re-signed with the Diamondbacks on a one-year, $5 million contract.{{Cite web|title=D-BACKS AGREE TO TERMS WITH ZACH DAVIES ON A 1-YEAR CONTRACT|url=https://www.mlb.com/amp/press-release/press-release-d-backs-agree-to-terms-with-zach-davies-on-a-1-year-contract.html|access-date=2023-01-11|website=mlb.com|language=en}} In 18 starts for Arizona, he struggled to a 2–5 record and 7.00 ERA with 72 strikeouts in {{fraction|82|1|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Zach Davies DFA'ed, Justin Martinez Called Up|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/news/zach-davies-dfaed-justin-martinez-called-up|access-date=September 27, 2023|website=si.com|date=September 27, 2023 |language=en}} On September 27, Davies was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks.{{Cite web|title=Diamondbacks' Zach Davies: Designated for assignment|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/diamondbacks-zach-davies-designated-for-assignment/|access-date=September 27, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=September 27, 2023 |language=en}} He was released on September 29.

=Kansas City Royals=

On February 16, 2024, Davies signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/02/nationals-sign-zach-davies-to-minors-contract.html|title=Nationals Sign Zach Davies To Minors Contract|date=February 17, 2024|website=MLB Trade Rumors}} He was released on March 22 when he didn't make the team's Opening Day roster.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/nationals-release-zach-davies-reassign-several-top-prospects-to-minor-league-camp.html|title=Nationals Release Zach Davies, Reassign Several Top Prospects To Minor League Camp|date=March 22, 2024|website=MLB Trade Rumors}}

On April 8, 2024, Davies signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.{{Cite web|title=Royals' Zach Davies: Headed to Kansas City|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/royals-zach-davies-headed-to-kansas-city/amp/|access-date=April 8, 2024|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} In five starts for the Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers, he compiled a 4.29 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 21 innings of work. On May 21, Davies was released by the Royals organization.{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-05-21|title=Transactions|website=Minor League Baseball}}

Personal life

Davies married Megan White on December 3, 2016.{{cite web|url=https://brewers.mlblogs.com/brewlyweds-nelson-davies-celebrate-offseason-weddings-eb69471cac77|title=Brewlyweds: Nelson, Davies Celebrate Offseason Weddings|website=Brewers.mblogs.com|date=January 9, 2017|access-date=December 21, 2017}} They were divorced in May 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://www.knbr.com/2022/05/18/diamondbacks-pitchers-estranged-wife-says-he-ghosted-her-for-a-year/|title=Diamondbacks pitcher's estranged wife says he ghosted her for a year|date=May 18, 2022 |publisher=KNBR|accessdate=May 22, 2024}}