• Full name Zachary M. Burdi
  • Born 03/09/1995 in Downers Grove, IL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Louisville
  • Debut 08/08/2020
  • Drafted in the 1st round (26th overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2016 (signed for $2,128,500).
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    Burdi is part of the first family to ever have two members of the century club. His older brother Nick, a reliever in the Twins organization and 2014 second-round pick, has touched 100 mph pretty regularly going back to his days at Louisville and now Zach has done the same. Burdi sits 97-99 and touches 100 regularly as the Cardinals' closer. Burdi pitches from an extremely closed setup. Working exclusively from the stretch he sets up on the far righthand side of the rubber with his front foot pointed back towards shortstop as he begins his delivery. Using a very modest leg lift, Burdi generates exceptional velocity because of a very fast arm. What separates Burdi from most college relievers is his three-pitch mix. Because his arm works well and he has a plus changeup as well as a less consistent but hard 85-89 mph slider that has flashed plus, there are scouts who believe that some team will take him early to see if he can start. But many scouts believe his future lies in the bullpen where his fringe-average control fits better.

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  • Rated Best Slider in the Chicago White Sox in 2018

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Career Transactions

  • Oklahoma City Dodgers transferred RHP Zack Burdi from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
  • Oklahoma City Dodgers transferred RHP Zack Burdi from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
  • Oklahoma City Dodgers placed RHP Zack Burdi on the 7-day injured list.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers sent RHP Zack Burdi outright to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers sent RHP Zack Burdi outright to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers designated RHP Zack Burdi for assignment.
  • RHP Zack Burdi assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers claimed RHP Zack Burdi off waivers from Tampa Bay Rays.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers claimed RHP Zack Burdi off waivers from Tampa Bay Rays.
  • RHP Zack Burdi roster status changed by Tampa Bay Rays.
  • Tampa Bay Rays designated RHP Zack Burdi for assignment.
  • Tampa Bay Rays recalled RHP Zack Burdi from Durham Bulls.
  • Tampa Bay Rays activated RHP Zack Burdi.
  • Tampa Bay Rays recalled RHP Zack Burdi from Durham Bulls.
  • Tampa Bay Rays optioned RHP Zack Burdi to Durham Bulls.
  • Tampa Bay Rays optioned RHP Zack Burdi to Durham Bulls.
  • Tampa Bay Rays selected the contract of RHP Zack Burdi from Durham Bulls.
  • Tampa Bay Rays selected the contract of RHP Zack Burdi from Durham Bulls.
  • Tampa Bay Rays sent RHP Zack Burdi outright to Durham Bulls.
  • Tampa Bay Rays sent RHP Zack Burdi outright to Durham Bulls.
  • Tampa Bay Rays designated RHP Zack Burdi for assignment.
  • Tampa Bay Rays optioned RHP Zack Burdi to Durham Bulls.
  • Tampa Bay Rays optioned RHP Zack Burdi to Durham Bulls.
  • Durham Bulls activated RHP Zack Burdi.
  • Durham Bulls activated RHP Zack Burdi.
  • Tampa Bay Rays selected the contract of RHP Zack Burdi from Durham Bulls.
  • Tampa Bay Rays activated RHP Zack Burdi.
  • Tampa Bay Rays selected the contract of RHP Zack Burdi from Durham Bulls.
  • RHP Zack Burdi assigned to Durham Bulls.
  • RHP Zack Burdi roster status changed by Tampa Bay Rays.
  • Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent RHP Zack Burdi to a minor league contract.
  • RHP Zack Burdi roster status changed by Tampa Bay Rays.

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