Zack Burdi

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Zack Burdi

|image =

|team =

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|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|3|9}}

|birth_place = Downers Grove, Illinois, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = August 8

|debutyear = 2020

|debutteam = Chicago White Sox

|finalleague = MLB

|finaldate = May 23

|finalyear = 2023

|finalteam = Tampa Bay Rays

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|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 0–1

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 8.44

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 23

|teams =

Chicago White Sox ({{mlby|2020}}–{{mlby|2021}})
Baltimore Orioles ({{mlby|2021}})
Tampa Bay Rays ({{mlby|2023}})

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Zachary M. Burdi ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|ɜːr|d|iː}} {{respell|BUR|dee}}; born March 9, 1995) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and Tampa Bay Rays.

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2016/06/10/downers-grove-south-grad-zack-burdi-picked-by-white-sox-in-mlb-draft/ax5igqh/|title=Downers Grove South grad Zack Burdi picked by White Sox in MLB Draft|date=June 10, 2016|work=My Suburban Life|author=Rossi, Jason|access-date=July 16, 2016}} He then enrolled at the University of Louisville, where he played college baseball for the Louisville Cardinals.{{cite web|url=http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2016/06/08/zack-burdi-projected-first-round-pick/85602880/c|work=Courier Journal|access-date=June 10, 2016|date=June 8, 2016|title=Projected 1st-rounder Burdi set for draft|author=Jones, Steve}} In 2014, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.{{cite web|url=http://pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=576185 |title=#17 Zack Burdi - Profile |publisher=pointstreak.com |access-date=January 9, 2020}}

=Chicago White Sox=

The Chicago White Sox selected Burdi as the 26th pick in the first round of the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft.{{cite web|work=Chicago Now|url=http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2016/06/white-sox-select-rhp-zack-burdi-with-no-26-pick/|title=White Sox select hard-throwing RHP Zack Burdi with No. 26 pick|author=Santaromita, Dan|date=June 9, 2016|access-date=June 10, 2016}} After he signed with the White Sox,{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160703/sports/160709718/|title=White Sox prospect Zack Burdi excited to chase his dream |access-date=July 16, 2016|date=July 3, 2016|work=Daily Herald|author=Dorsey, Russell}} Burdi made one appearance with the Arizona White Sox of the Rookie-level Arizona League, four appearances with the Winston-Salem Dash of the High-A Carolina League, 12 appearances for the Birmingham Barons of the Double-A Southern League, and was then promoted to the Charlotte Knights of the Triple-A International League.{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/ct-white-sox-prospect-zack-burdi-spt-0811-20160810-story.html|title=Top-flight pitching prospect Zack Burdi on fast track to White Sox|first=Paul|last=Skrbina|work=Chicago Tribune|date=August 10, 2016|access-date=August 15, 2016}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=666198#/career/R/hitting/2016/ALL |title=Carter Kieboom Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball |publisher=Milb.com |access-date=May 27, 2017}} Burdi spent all of 2017 with Charlotte,{{cite web|last=Merkin |first=Scott |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/white-sox-prospect-zack-burdi-knows-he-s-close-c230598544 |title=White Sox prospect Zack Burdi knows he's close | MLB.com |publisher=MLB.com |date=January 20, 2016 |access-date=May 27, 2017}} posting an 0–4 record with a 4.05 ERA.{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=641420#/career/R/pitching/2017/ALL|title=Zack Burdi Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|access-date=November 17, 2017}}

In 2018, Burdi made 7 appearances for the AZL White Sox, posting a 2.84 ERA with 7 strikeouts across {{fraction|6|1|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Zack Burdi Stats & Scouting Report|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/3827-zack-burdi/stats/|access-date=December 29, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}} He split the 2019 campaign between Birmingham and the Single-A Kannapolis Intimidators, accumulating a 1–4 record and 6.75 ERA with 30 strikeouts and 3 saves over {{fraction|22|2|3}} innings of work. The White Sox added Burdi to their 40-man roster following the season to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.{{cite web|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2019/11/20/20974728/chicago-white-sox-roster-zack-burdi-dane-dunning|title=Right-handers Zack Burdi, Dane Dunning among 7 added to White Sox 40-man roster|author=Daryl Van Schouwen|date=November 20, 2019|website=Chicago Sun-Times|access-date=November 20, 2019}}

On August 8, 2020, Burdi was called up to the major leagues{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/white-sox-place-aaron-bummer-on-10-day-il-promote-zack-burdi.html|title=White Sox Place Aaron Bummer On 10-Day IL, Promote Zack Burdi|first=Mark|last=Polishuk|date=August 8, 2020|website=MLBTradeRumors.com|access-date=August 8, 2020}} 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 {{frac|17|1|3}} innings pitched.{{cite web| url = https://www.mlb.com/player/zack-burdi-641420| title = Zack Burdi Stats, Fantasy & News {{!}} Arizona Diamondbacks| website = MLB.com}}

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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/white-sox-dfa-zack-burdi-adam-engel-injured-list.html|title = White Sox Designate Zack Burdi for Assignment| date=August 16, 2021 }}

=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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/orioles-claim-zack-burdi-waivers-white-sox.html|title = Orioles Claim Zack Burdi off Waivers from White Sox| date=August 18, 2021 }} Burdi logged one scoreless appearance for Baltimore and posted a 2.25 ERA in 4 games for Norfolk to round out the year.

=Washington Nationals=

On October 15, 2021, Burdi was claimed off of waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/10/diamondbacks-claim-zack-burdi-off-waivers-from-orioles.html|title = Diamondbacks Claim Zack Burdi off Waivers from Orioles| date=October 14, 2021 }} He was released on March 14, 2022.

On April 21, 2022, Burdi signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.{{Cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/nationals/roster/transactions | title=Transactions | website=MLB.com }} Burdi appeared in only eight games for the High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks, recording a 1.74 ERA with 10 strikeouts in {{fraction|10|1|3}} innings of work, making two scoreless appearances for the rookie-level Florida Complex League Nationals as well. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.{{Cite web|title=2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2022-23-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/?amphtml|access-date=December 29, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}

=Tampa Bay Rays=

On January 18, 2023, Burdi signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays organization.{{Cite web|title=Rays' Zack Burdi: Gets opportunity in Tampa Bay|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-zack-burdi-gets-opportunity-with-tampa-bay/amp/|access-date=2023-01-18|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He began the year with the Triple-A Durham Bulls, posting a 6.75 ERA with a 7:7 K:BB across 6 games. On April 26, Burdi had his contract selected to the active roster.{{cite web|title=Rays' Zack Burdi: Contract selected from Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-zack-burdi-contract-selected-from-triple-a/|access-date=2023-04-26|website=cbssports.com|date=April 26, 2023 |language=en}} He made two scoreless appearances for the Rays before being designated for assignment on May 3.{{cite web|title=Rays' Zack Burdi: Removed from 40-man roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-zack-burdi-removed-from-40-man-roster/amp/|access-date=2023-05-03|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Durham on May 7.{{cite web|title=Rays' Zack Burdi: Sent to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-zack-burdi-sent-to-triple-a/amp/|access-date=2023-05-07|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}

On May 17, Burdi was selected back to the major league roster after Yonny Chirinos was optioned to Triple-A.{{cite web|title=Rays' Zack Burdi: Gets call-up from Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-zack-burdi-gets-call-up-from-triple-a/|access-date=2023-05-17|website=cbssports.com|date=May 17, 2023 |language=en}} After allowing 6 runs (5 earned) in an appearance against the Toronto Blue Jays, Burdi was again designated for assignment the following day on May 24.{{Cite web|title=Rays' Zack Burdi: Removed from 40-man roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-zack-burdi-removed-from-40-man-roster-876128/|access-date=2023-05-24|website=cbssports.com|date=May 24, 2023 |language=en}}

=Los Angeles Dodgers=

On May 26, 2023, Burdi was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers.{{Cite web|title=Dodgers' Zack Burdi: Claimed off waivers by LAD|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/dodgers-zack-burdi-claimed-off-waivers-by-lad/|access-date=2023-05-26|website=cbssports.com|date=May 26, 2023 |language=en}} He was assigned to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers, where he made one appearance before he was designated for assignment on June 1.{{Cite web|title=Dodgers' Zack Burdi: Designated for assignment|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/dodgers-zack-burdi-designated-for-assignment/|access-date=2023-06-01|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A on June 6.{{Cite web|title=Dodgers' Zack Burdi: Outrighted to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/dodgers-zack-burdi-outrighted-to-triple-a/|access-date=2023-06-06|website=cbssports.com|date=June 6, 2023 |language=en}} He pitched in three more games after being outrighted, with {{fraction|4|2|3}} scoreless innings overall. He elected free agency on October 13.{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-13 | title=Transactions }}

On April 1, 2025, Burdi announced his retirement from professional baseball.{{Cite web|url=https://x.com/lvillebsblalum/status/1907173052292489225?s=46&t=UN5XGiNzRq3-vt33N7zCTw|title=x.com}}

Personal life

His older brother, Nick Burdi, also plays professional baseball.{{cite web|url=http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2015/05/27/zack-latest-mph-throwing-burdi/28040403/|date=May 28, 2015|title=Zach the latest 100 mph-throwing Burdi|access-date=June 10, 2016|work=Courier Journal|author=Jones, Steve}}