Zack Short
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| Zack Short | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Short with the Toledo Mud Hens in 2023 | |
| Washington Nationals | |
| Infielder | |
| Born: (1995-05-29) May 29, 1995 (age 30) Kingston, New York, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 21, 2021, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| MLB statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Batting average | .172 |
| Home runs | 15 |
| Runs batted in | 67 |
Stats at Baseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Zachary Ryan Short (born May 29, 1995) is an American professional baseball infielder in the Washington Nationals organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, and Houston Astros.
Short attended Kingston High School in Kingston, New York, At Kingston High School, Short co-captained the varsity baseball team to the 2012 New York State Class AA championship, the first in the school’s history.
Short went to Sacred Heart University, where he played college baseball for the Sacred Heart Pioneers. In 2015, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1]
Professional career
Chicago Cubs
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The Chicago Cubs selected Short in the 17th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.[2] After signing, Short spent his first professional season with both the Arizona League Cubs and Eugene Emeralds where he batted .257 with one home run and 31 RBIs in 53 games. He played 2017 with the South Bend Cubs and Myrtle 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 the Tennessee 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 the Iowa 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 the Arizona Fall League with the Mesa Solar Sox.[8]
Short was added to Chicago's 40–man roster following the 2019 season.[9]
Detroit Tigers
On August 31, 2020, the Cubs traded Short to the Detroit Tigers for Cameron Maybin shortly before the trade deadline.[10] He did not play a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-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 the Pittsburgh Pirates. On April 23, Short recorded his first MLB hit, a single off of Kansas City Royals starter Mike Minor. On June 26, Short recorded his first MLB home run, a two-run home run, off Houston Astros starter Framber 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–A Toledo 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
On November 6, 2023, Short was claimed off waivers by the New 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 was designated for assignment to make room for J. D. Martinez on the roster.[19][20]
Boston Red Sox
On May 1, 2024, the Mets traded Short to the Boston Red Sox in 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
On May 9, 2024, the Red Sox traded Short to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations.[24][25] On May 12, he made his Braves debut against the New 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–A Gwinnett Stripers on July 27.[28] Short elected free agency following the season on November 4.[29]
Houston Astros
On January 7, 2025, Short signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros organization.[30] In 73 appearances for the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys, he batted .211/.356/.402 with 12 home runs, 35 RBI, and three stolen bases. On July 2, the Astros selected Short's contract, adding him to their active roster.[31] In 22 appearances for Houston, he batted .220/.291/.380 with two home runs and seven RBI. On August 1, Short was designated for assignment by the Astros.[32] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Sugar Land on August 4.[33] Short elected free agency on October 3.[34]
Washington Nationals
On December 12, 2025, Short signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees.[35] On March 24, 2026, the Yankees traded Short to the Washington Nationals in exchange for cash considerations.[36]
References
- ↑ "#16 Zack Short - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ↑ Hubert, Brian (June 11, 2016). "Kingston High graduate Zack Short drafted by Chicago Cubs". Daily Freeman. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ↑ Stephanie Lynn (August 7, 2017). "Zack Short Leads the Way for Myrtle Beach | Cubs Den". Chicagonow.com. Archived from the original on March 6, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ↑ David Borges (August 11, 2018). "Minor Leagues: Sacred Heart products Zack Short, Jason Foley take different paths". New Haven Register. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ↑ "Zack Short Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
- ↑ Stribl, Mike (February 16, 2019). "Kingston High alum Zack Short starts spring as non-roster invitee with Cubs". Daily Freeman.
- ↑ "Breaking down the Iowa Cubs' 2019 opening day roster". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ↑ "Cubs Arizona Fall League updates". Mlb.com. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ↑ "Cubs Protect Miguel Amaya, Zack Short Ahead of Rule 5 Draft – NBC Chicago". Nbcchicago.com. November 20, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ↑ McCosky, Chris. "Tigers trade Cameron Maybin to Cubs for shortstop Zack Short". The Detroit News. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
- ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". MLB.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ↑ Petzold, Evan (April 21, 2021). "Detroit Tigers call up INF Zack Short; designate 1B Renato Nunez for assignment". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Detroit Tigers' Zack Short makes statement in 3-1 win in Game 1 vs. Houston Astros".
- ↑ "Zack Short Stats". MLB.com. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ↑ "Baseball: Kingston High grad Zack Short sent to Toledo Mud Hens by Detroit Tigers". Daily Freeman. March 27, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Mets' Zack Short: Claimed by Mets". cbssports.com. November 6, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- ↑ Woodbery, Evan (November 6, 2023). "Tigers infielder claimed off waivers by Mets". MLive.com. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Mets' Mark Vientos being optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, will not make Opening Day roster". sny.tv. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ↑ DiComo, Anthony (April 26, 2024). "Everything to know ahead of J.D.'s debut". MLB.com. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Kingston High grad Zack Short designated for assignment by Mets". Daily Freeman. April 26, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ↑ Canales, Kevin (May 1, 2024). "Red Sox strengthen infield by trading for Zack Short from Mets". Hudson Reporter. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ↑ Bird, Hayden (May 1, 2024). "Red Sox acquire infielder Zack Short in trade with Mets". Boston.com. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ↑ Hartwell, Darren (May 9, 2024). "Red Sox trade infielder to Braves eight days after acquiring him". NBC Sports Boston. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ↑ "Red Sox Trade INF Zack Short to Atlanta Braves". MLB.com. May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ↑ "Short stay: Red Sox trade INF Zack Short to Braves". Albany Herald. May 9, 2024. Archived from the original on May 16, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024. Republished as: "Red Sox trade Zack Short to Braves for cash considerations". ESPN.com. May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ↑ "MLB: Kingston High grad Zack Short makes debut for Braves in loss to Mets". Daily Freeman. May 13, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ↑ Toscano, Justin. "Braves reinstate Austin Riley, designate Zack Short for assignment". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Outright Assignments: Hiura, Short". mlbtraderumors.com. July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ↑ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ↑ McDonald, Darragh (January 7, 2025). "Astros Sign Zack Short To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ↑ "Astros Select Zack Short". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Astros Announce Several Roster Moves". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ↑ McDonald, Darragh (August 5, 2025). "Astros Outright Zack Short". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ↑ McDonald, Darragh (October 3, 2025). "14 Players Elect Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ↑ "Transactions". MiLB.com. December 12, 2025. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ↑ Adams, Steve (March 24, 2026). "Yankees Trade Zack Short To Nationals". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
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