Zach Duke Autographs
Zach Duke is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 15 seasons, from 2005 to 2019. He was born on April 19, 1983, in Clifton, Texas, and attended Midway High School in Waco, Texas. In 2004, he was drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates in the 20th round of the MLB draft, beginning his professional baseball career.
Duke made his debut for the Pirates on July 2, 2005, and went on to play for the team until 2010. During his time with the Pirates, he was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 2005 and was selected to the All-Star team in 2009. Duke also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners, and Cincinnati Reds throughout his career. He posted a career record of 71-101 with a 4.54 ERA and 936 strikeouts in 1,654 innings pitched.
Zach Duke's professional baseball career was mainly a journeyman, and he played for many teams throughout his career. He was known for his excellent control and the ability to throw strikes consistently. Despite not being a power pitcher, he was successful in keeping hitters off-balance with his pitch selection and location. In 2019, he announced his retirement from baseball after 15 seasons, citing his desire to spend more time with his family. Throughout his career, Duke had an admirable reputation and was highly respected by his teammates for his professionalism and work ethic on and off the field.
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Traded items with a signature of Zach Duke
The most expensive item with a signature of Zach Duke (Crawford Grays ZACH DUKE Game-Used Pants and Autograph Jersey - MLB Authenticate) was sold in March 2024 for $150.00 while the cheapest item (Zach Duke PITTSBURGH PIRATES Signed 8x10 Photo AUTOGRAPH MLB VINTAGE) found a new owner for $0.01 in November 2012. The month with the most items sold (12) was December 2025 with an average selling price of $11.24 for an autographed item of Zach Duke. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in March 2024 with $150.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.01 was September 2012. In average, an autographed item from Zach Duke is worth $4.95.
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Latest News about Zach Duke
LH reliever Zach Duke signs 1-year deal with Reds (02/11/2019): GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Zach Duke has signed a $2 million, one-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds, who wanted a left-hander for the bullpen. Zach Duke Ready To Fill Any Bullpen Role For The White Sox (02/24/2015): Duke has revamped how he attacks right-handed hitters. 
White Sox agree to 3-year, $15 million deal with left-handed pitcher Zach Duke (11/18/2014): The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $15 million, three-year contract with left-handed reliever Zach Duke, boosting their bullpen. Chicago White Sox sign Zach Duke for 3 years, $15 million (11/18/2014): The Chicago White Sox have signed free-agent pitcher Zach Duke to a three-year, $15 million contract. White Sox sign lefty reliever Zach Duke (11/18/2014): Brewers relief pitcher Zach Duke throws to aCardinals batter during a game in August.
Older News Stories about Zach Duke
Zach Duke is enjoying bullpen work (04/2014): By proving he could be an effective left-handed option out of the bullpen, Zach Duke made the Brewers’ squad in the spring as a non-roster player. And he has fit right in with a relief corps that has had a lot to do with the team posting the best record in the majors. Milwaukee Brewers: Zach Duke sees an opening (02/2014): PHOENIX -- It didn't take long for Zach Duke to figure out the Milwaukee Brewers were short on left-handed pitching. Zach Duke glad to no longer take on Phillips, Votto (09/2013): As a starter for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Zach Duke didn't like seeing Brandon Phillips on the on-deck circle. Now when he stands at his locker. Cincinnati Reds recall Zach Duke from Louisville Bats; Billy Hamilton to go up s (08/2013): The Cincinnati Reds recalled left-hander Zach Duke from Louisville on Friday and announced via Twitter that they will promote Billy Hamilton from before Monday's home game against St. Louis. Louisville Bats' Zach Duke, a former major league All-Star, is seeking a second (07/2013): In June 2005, he was a prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates, playing for their Triple-A affiliate at Indianapolis. Reds sign Zach Duke (06/2013): The Reds signed left-hander Zach Duke to a minor league contract. Duke, 30, was released Washington on June 30. He was 1-1 with a 8.71 ERA in 12 games and 20 1/3 innings. WASHINGTON -- Left-hander Zach Duke has agreed to a one-year contract to stay wi (12/2012): The NL East champions announced the deal with the free agent on Monday. The 29-year-old Duke joined the Nationals as a minor league free agent in March, spending most of last season at Triple-A Syracuse. Zach Duke gets an unexpected call-up after finding his old form (09/2012): In the spring, after the worst team in baseball released him, Zach Duke wondered what he would do next. If he could not pitch for the Houston Astros, whom could he pitch for? It doesnt look really good for you, Duke said. Read full article >> Syracuse's Zach Duke shuts down IronPigs (08/2012): The former Pirate allows three hits and faces just two batters over the minimum. The Washington Nationals still maintain Stephen Strasburg will throw only another 40 or so innings this season.
