Zach Thompson Stats

Miami Marlins pitcher Zach Thompson won't be taking the mound as a starting pitcher for the rest of the season. The team announced that Thompson will shift into the bullpen down the stretch. Thompson has a 3.16 ERA, 1.17 WHIP in 62.7 innings with the Marlins this season. This shouldn't be viewed as a demotion, but more about the team attempting to limit his innings. The Marlins don't want to push the rookie too much in a season that is already lost. Thompson's fantasy value has basically gone out the window on this note. However, he could be a sneaky option heading into fantasy drafts next season. Certainly someone worth considering at the back-end of some rosters.

4 months ago

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Zach Thompson pitched well on Saturday but was pulled after five innings. In those five innings, he allowed just two runs on three hits and one walk, striking out three. Thompson threw just 73 pitches (48 strikes) and was throwing well before being lifted for no real reason except that Don Mattingly is incapable of properly handling a pitching staff. Even the Marlins broadcast team showed displeasure at Mattingly's handling of the team in this one. It's been a long season, and Mattingly was already extended for next season. Thompson, meanwhile, has been great as a 27-year-old rookie, he'll take a 2.97 ERA into his next start.

5 months ago

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Zach Thompson was great in his start against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Thompson tossed six innings, allowing just one run on four hits. He did not issue a walk and struck out three. Thompson was cruising through a struggling Cubs lineup (even though they scored 10 runs in Friday's game) and needed only 72 pitches (48 strikes) to get through the six frames. The tall 27-year-old rookie has been very good this year, and he'll take a 2.91 ERA into his next start.

5 months ago