Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Zach Pop

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Zach Pop made an impact.

Zach Pop is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball (MLB). Prior to joining the Phillies, he played for the Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, and New York Mets. His career is focused on pitching in MLB.

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2014: Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays

In 2014, Zach Pop was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 23rd round of the Major League Baseball draft but did not sign.

2015: Played for St. Cloud Rox

In 2015, Zach Pop played collegiate summer baseball for the St. Cloud Rox of the Northwoods League.

2016: Returned to Summer Ball

In 2016, Zach Pop returned to summer ball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2017: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers

In 2017, Zach Pop was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh round. He signed and made his professional debut with the rookie-level Arizona League Dodgers, pitching five scoreless innings.

July 18, 2018: Traded to the Baltimore Orioles

On July 18, 2018, Zach Pop was traded to the Baltimore Orioles along with Breyvic Valera, Dean Kremer, Yusniel Diaz, and Rylan Bannon in exchange for Manny Machado. He was then assigned to the Double-A Bowie Baysox.

2018: Promotion to High-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

In 2018, Zach Pop began the year with the Single-A Great Lakes Loons before being promoted to the High-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.

May 14, 2019: Tommy John Surgery

On May 14, 2019, Zach Pop underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the remainder of the season.

December 10, 2020: Selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rule 5 Draft and Traded

On December 10, 2020, Zach Pop was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rule 5 Draft and shortly after, traded to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Tyler Jones.

2020: Minor League Season Cancellation

In 2020, Zach Pop did not play in a game due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 3, 2021: MLB Debut

On April 3, 2021, Zach Pop made his MLB debut, pitching a scoreless inning of relief against the Tampa Bay Rays.

August 2, 2022: Traded to the Toronto Blue Jays

On August 2, 2022, Zach Pop was traded by the Marlins, along with Anthony Bass and a player to be named later (Edward Duran), to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for prospect Jordan Groshans.

2022: Pitched for Miami

In the 2022 season, Zach Pop pitched in 18 games for Miami, registering a 2-0 record and 3.60 ERA with 14 strikeouts over 20 innings of work.

2023: Made the Blue Jays' Opening Day Roster

In 2023, Zach Pop made the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster. He played in 15 games for Toronto, struggling to a 6.59 ERA.

2024: Season with the Toronto Blue Jays

In 2024, Zach Pop was optioned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons to begin the season. He made 58 appearances out of the bullpen for the Blue Jays during the campaign, compiling a 2-4 record and 5.59 ERA.