Brad Ziegler

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29+2⁄3 innings.

Miami Marlins

On December 23, 2016, Ziegler signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Miami Marlins. [20] In 2017, he posted a 4.79 ERA, 26 strikeouts and 16 walks in 47 innings.

Arizona Diamondbacks (second stint)

On July 31, 2018, Ziegler was traded back to the Diamondbacks in exchange for Tommy Eveld. [21] He finished the 2018 season leading all pitchers with 82 appearances.

After the season ended, on October 10, 2018, Ziegler announced his retirement from baseball. [22]

Personal life

Ziegler and his wife, Kristen, have two children, and live in Kansas City, Kansas. [23]

Ziegler is an avid collector of baseball cards. [24]

In 2011, Ziegler created a foundation, Pastime for Patriots Foundation [25] which treats United States Military members and their families to sporting event tickets, among other things. He was awarded the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award in 2016 for his work with military members and their families. [26]

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Brad Ziegler
Brad Ziegler on July 6, 2014.jpg
Ziegler with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2014
Pitcher
Born: (1979-10-10) October 10, 1979 (age 43)
Pratt, Kansas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 31, 2008, for the Oakland Athletics
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 2018, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
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