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Zack Short

Zachary Ryan Short(born May 29, 1995) is an Americanprofessional baseballinfielderin theAtlanta Bravesorganization. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball(MLB) for theDetroit Tigers,New York Mets,andBoston Red Sox.

Zack Short
Short with theToledo Mud Hensin 2023
Atlanta Braves
Infielder
Born:(1995-05-29)May 29, 1995(age 29)
Kingston, New York,U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
MLB debut
April 21, 2021, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Batting average.167
Home runs13
Runs batted in60
Stolen bases10
Teams

Amateur career

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Short attendedKingston High SchoolinKingston,New York,andSacred Heart University,where he playedcollege baseballfor theSacred Heart Pioneers.In 2015, he playedcollegiate summer baseballwith theChatham Anglersof theCape Cod Baseball League.[1]

Professional career

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Chicago Cubs

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Short with theTennessee Smokiesin 2018

TheChicago Cubsselected Short in the 17th round of the2016 Major League Baseball draft.[2]After signing, Short spent his first professional season with both theArizona League CubsandEugene Emeraldswhere he batted.257 with one home run and 31 RBIs in 53 games. He played 2017 with theSouth Bend CubsandMyrtle Beach Pelicans,hitting for a combined.250/.383/.419 with 13 home runs, 47 RBIs, and 18 stolen bases in 131 games, and 2018 with theTennessee Smokies,[3][4]hitting.227 with 17 home runs and 59 RBIs in 124 games.[5]

The Cubs invited Short to spring training in 2019.[6]He began 2019 with theIowa Cubs,[7]but also spent time with Tennessee and in the Arizona League while rehabbing. Over 63 games in total for the season, Short batted.235 with six home runs and 25 RBIs. Following the season, he played in theArizona Fall Leaguewith theMesa Solar Sox.[8]

Short was added to Chicago's 40–man roster following the 2019 season.[9]

Detroit Tigers

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On August 31, 2020, the Cubs traded Short to theDetroit TigersforCameron Maybinshortly before the trade deadline.[10]He did not play a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of theCOVID-19 pandemic.[11]

On April 21, 2021, Short was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[12]He made his MLB debut that day as the starting third baseman against thePittsburgh Pirates.On April 23, Short recorded his first MLB hit, a single off ofKansas City RoyalsstarterMike Minor.On June 26, Short recorded his first MLB home run, a two-run home run, offHouston AstrosstarterFramber Valdez.[13]He finished the 2021 season with a.141 batting average in 61 games.

Short spent the majority of the 2022 season with the Triple–AToledo Mud Hens,playing in 128 games and hitting.229/.355/.373 with 11 home runs, 60 RBI, and 11 stolen bases. He appeared in six major-league contests with the Tigers, going hitless with two RBI and two walks in 13 plate appearances.[14]

Short was optioned to Triple–A Toledo to begin the 2023 season.[15]In 112 games for the Tigers, he batted.204/.292/.339 with career–highs in home runs (7), RBI (33), and stolen bases (5).[16]

New York Mets

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On November 6, 2023, Short was claimed off waivers by theNew York Mets.[17]He made the Mets opening day roster.[18]In 10 games for the Mets, he went 1–for–9 (.111) with two walks. On April 26, 2024, Short wasdesignated for assignmentto make room forJ. D. Martinezon the roster.[19][20]

Boston Red Sox

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On May 1, 2024, the Mets traded Short to theBoston Red Soxin exchange for cash considerations.[21][22]On May 8, after appearing in two games for Boston and going 0–for–7, the Red Sox designated Short for assignment.[23]

Atlanta Braves

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On May 9, 2024, the Red Sox traded Short to theAtlanta Bravesin exchange for cash considerations.[24][25]On May 12, he made his Braves debut against theNew York Mets.[26]In 30 games with Atlanta, Short batted.148/.313/.204 with five RBI. On July 25, Short was designated for assignment by the Braves.[27]He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–AGwinnett Striperson July 27.[28]

References

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  1. ^"#16 Zack Short - Profile".pointstreak.RetrievedMay 6,2020.
  2. ^Hubert, Brian (June 11, 2016)."Kingston High graduate Zack Short drafted by Chicago Cubs".Daily Freeman.RetrievedJuly 26,2024.
  3. ^Stephanie Lynn (August 7, 2017)."Zack Short Leads the Way for Myrtle Beach | Cubs Den".Chicagonow.RetrievedMay 30,2021.
  4. ^David Borges (August 11, 2018)."Minor Leagues: Sacred Heart products Zack Short, Jason Foley take different paths".New Haven Register.RetrievedMay 30,2021.
  5. ^"Zack Short Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball".MiLB.RetrievedMarch 4,2019.
  6. ^Stribl, Mike (February 16, 2019)."Kingston High alum Zack Short starts spring as non-roster invitee with Cubs".Daily Freeman.
  7. ^"Breaking down the Iowa Cubs' 2019 opening day roster".The Des Moines Register.RetrievedMay 30,2021.
  8. ^"Cubs Arizona Fall League updates".Mlb.RetrievedMay 30,2021.
  9. ^"Cubs Protect Miguel Amaya, Zack Short Ahead of Rule 5 Draft – NBC Chicago".Nbcchicago.November 20, 2019.RetrievedMay 30,2021.
  10. ^McCosky, Chris."Tigers trade Cameron Maybin to Cubs for shortstop Zack Short".The Detroit News.RetrievedAugust 31,2020.
  11. ^"2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled".MLB.RetrievedMarch 18,2023.
  12. ^Petzold, Evan (April 21, 2021)."Detroit Tigers call up INF Zack Short; designate 1B Renato Nunez for assignment".Detroit Free Press.RetrievedJune 25,2024.
  13. ^"Detroit Tigers' Zack Short makes statement in 3-1 win in Game 1 vs. Houston Astros".
  14. ^"Zack Short Stats".MLB.RetrievedAugust 24,2022.
  15. ^"Baseball: Kingston High grad Zack Short sent to Toledo Mud Hens by Detroit Tigers".Daily Freeman.March 27, 2023.RetrievedJune 25,2024.
  16. ^"Mets' Zack Short: Claimed by Mets".cbssports.November 6, 2023.RetrievedNovember 7,2023.
  17. ^Woodbery, Evan (November 6, 2023)."Tigers infielder claimed off waivers by Mets".MLive.RetrievedJune 25,2024.
  18. ^"Mets' Mark Vientos being optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, will not make Opening Day roster".sny.tv.RetrievedMarch 24,2024.
  19. ^DiComo, Anthony (April 26, 2024)."Everything to know ahead of J.D.'s debut".MLB.RetrievedJune 25,2024.
  20. ^"Kingston High grad Zack Short designated for assignment by Mets".Daily Freeman.April 26, 2024.RetrievedJune 25,2024.
  21. ^Canales, Kevin (May 1, 2024)."Red Sox strengthen infield by trading for Zack Short from Mets".Hudson Reporter.RetrievedMay 15,2024.
  22. ^Bird, Hayden (May 1, 2024)."Red Sox acquire infielder Zack Short in trade with Mets".Boston.RetrievedMay 15,2024.
  23. ^Hartwell, Darren (May 9, 2024)."Red Sox trade infielder to Braves eight days after acquiring him".NBC Sports Boston.RetrievedMay 15,2024.
  24. ^"Red Sox Trade INF Zack Short to Atlanta Braves".MLB.May 9, 2024.RetrievedMay 15,2024.
  25. ^"Short stay: Red Sox trade INF Zack Short to Braves".Albany Herald.May 9, 2024.RetrievedMay 15,2024.Republished as:"Red Sox trade Zack Short to Braves for cash considerations".ESPN.May 9, 2024.RetrievedMay 15,2024.
  26. ^"MLB: Kingston High grad Zack Short makes debut for Braves in loss to Mets".Daily Freeman.May 13, 2024.RetrievedMay 15,2024.
  27. ^Toscano, Justin."Braves reinstate Austin Riley, designate Zack Short for assignment".The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.ISSN1539-7459.RetrievedJuly 25,2024.
  28. ^"Outright Assignments: Hiura, Short".mlbtraderumors.RetrievedJuly 28,2024.
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