Zack Short is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021.
Short was invited to spring training by the Cubs this year. The Iowa Cubs were his first stop in 2019; however, he also saw time with Tennessee and the Arizona League throughout his recovery period.
Short had a batting average of.251 in 63 games this season. 235, six long balls, and 25 RBIs in the game. After the season, he played with the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League.
After the 2019 season, Short was added to the Chicago Cubs’ 40-man roster. After the trade deadline on August 31, 2020, Short was moved to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Cameron Maybin.
Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the minor league season was canceled in 2020, and he was unable to participate in any minor league games.
For the first time, on April 21, 2021, Short was a member of the Major League Baseball team. As a starting third baseman, he made his MLB debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
A single off Kansas City Royals starter Mike Minor gave Short his first Major League Baseball hit on April 23. A two-run home run off Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez gave Short his first MLB hit on June 26.
Zack Short Parents: Meet Wayne and Traci
Zack Short, the professional baseball player was born to his parents Wayne Short (father) and Traci Short (mother). Not much is known about his parents.