Zack Greinke is a professional baseball player who has had a successful career spanning over a decade. He was born on October 21, 1983, in Orlando, Florida, and attended Apopka High School. Greinke was a standout athlete in high school, excelling in both baseball and basketball. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the first round of the 2002 MLB draft.
Greinke made his MLB debut in 2004 and quickly established himself as one of the best young pitchers in the league. He won the American League Cy Young Award in 2009, posting a 16-8 record with a 2.16 ERA. Greinke was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2011 and had another strong season, finishing with a 16-6 record and a 3.83 ERA.
In 2012, Greinke signed a six-year, $147 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He had a solid first season with the team, going 15-4 with a 2.63 ERA. Greinke continued to pitch well for the Dodgers over the next few seasons, earning two All-Star selections and finishing in the top 10 in Cy Young voting three times.
In 2015, Greinke had one of the best seasons of his career, going 19-3 with a 1.66 ERA. He led the league in ERA, WHIP, and hits per nine innings, and finished second in Cy Young voting. Greinke signed a six-year, $206.5 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2016, but struggled in his first season with the team, finishing with a 13-7 record and a 4.37 ERA.
Greinke bounced back in 2017, going 17-7 with a 3.20 ERA and earning his fourth All-Star selection. He continued to pitch well for the Diamondbacks over the next few seasons, earning two more All-Star selections and finishing in the top 10 in Cy Young voting twice.
In 2019, Greinke was traded to the Houston Astros and helped lead the team to the World Series. He had a strong postseason, going 0-2 with a 3.72 ERA in four starts. Greinke continued to pitch well for the Astros in 2020, finishing with a 3-3 record and a 4.03 ERA.
Overall, Greinke has had a successful career as a starting pitcher in the MLB. He has won numerous awards and accolades, including the Cy Young Award, six Gold Gloves, and six All-Star selections. Greinke is known for his excellent control and ability to change speeds, and has been one of the most consistent pitchers in the league over the past decade.
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