Who Is Zach Eflin? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Zach Eflin was born on April 8, 1994, which makes him 31 years old in 2025. Eflin was born in Hollywood, Florida, and his early interest in baseball quickly led him to a successful career. After being drafted by the San Diego Padres in the first round of the 2012 MLB Draft, he eventually made his major league debut with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2016.
For more detailed information about his early life and career, you can visit his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Baseball Players |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | April 8, 1994 |
| Age | 31 Years |
| Birth Place | Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | U.S |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
Zach Eflin stands tall at 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm) and weighs approximately 225 pounds (102 kg). His athletic build and tall stature contribute to his prowess on the mound, making him a formidable pitcher in the league.
On July 26, 2024, Eflin was traded with cash considerations to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Matthew Etzel, Jackson Baumeister, and Mac Horvath. He won his Orioles debut in an 11–5 home victory over the Toronto Blue Jays three days later in the first game of a twi-night doubleheader on July 29.
He completed six innings, struck out seven without a walk and gave up ten hits which included an Addison Barger one-out, three-run homer in the fifth. He went on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation on August 20.
He joined Jack Harshman as the second Orioles pitcher to win each of his first five appearances with the ballclub in a 6–1 away victory over the Colorado Rockies after being activated twelve days later on September 1.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As for Zach Eflin’s personal life, he is currently in a relationship but has kept details about his partner private. Information about his girlfriend or wife has not been disclosed as he values his family's privacy. He often shares glimpses of his family on social media, indicating his strong family values and support system.
Eflin married his longtime girlfriend Lauren Dennen in December 2020. They have four children together, including a daughter born October 9, 2021, and twin girls born March 2023.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Zach Eflin's estimated net worth is around $10 million. His earnings come from his professional baseball contracts, endorsements, and investments. In 2025, Eflin signed a lucrative contract, reportedly worth $5 million per year, which significantly contributes to his overall wealth.
Following his high school career, the San Diego Padres selected Eflin in the first round, with the 33rd overall selection, of the 2012 MLB draft. Rather than enroll at UCF, Eflin signed with the Padres, receiving a $1.2 million signing bonus.
Eflin began his professional career in 2012 with the AZL Padres in the Arizona Fall League, with a win–loss record of 0–1 and a 7.71 ERA in seven innings. He missed time after he contracted mononucleosis.
After his first season, scouts thought that he had a good chance to have a strong career in the major leagues, but injury concerns had already begun to mount.
Career, Business and Investments
Zach Eflin's baseball career has been marked by resilience and growth. After overcoming several injuries and setbacks, he has cemented his status as a reliable starting pitcher. Beyond the baseball diamond, Eflin has ventured into business, investing in sports-related ventures and merchandise, further solidifying his financial future.
Eflin once again opened the 2018 season in Triple-A Lehigh Valley, but he returned to the major leagues by the end of April. Armed with a new approach on the mound, he recorded career-high strikeout totals throughout the season and spent almost the entire remainder of the season with the big-league club.
For the season, Eflin was 11–8 with a 4.36 ERA, and 123 strikeouts in 128 innings. With Lehigh Valley, he was 2–2 with a 4.05 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 20 innings. From 2019 onward, Eflin remained entirely in the major leagues.
He began the 2019 season in the starting rotation before being placed on the disabled list on May 31 with a back injury. In 2019 with the Phillies, Eflin was 10–13 with a 4.13 ERA. In 28 starts, he pitched two complete games (leading the National League) and one shutout.
In total, he pitched 163 1/3 innings and gave up 28 home runs, eighth most in the National League. During the 2018 and 2019 seasons, Phillies manager Gabe Kapler and pitching coach Chris Young advised Eflin to try to be a power pitcher, overpowering hitters with high fastballs and hard breaking pitches.
Although the approach initially showed signs of success, leading to speculation he could be an all-star candidate, he eventually began to struggle before suffering an injury midway through the season and losing his spot in the Phillies' starting rotation.
He eventually abandoned that approach, returning to focus on his sinker and not being afraid to pitch to contact during the abbreviated 2020 season. He also, for the first time in his career, became more aggressive in throwing a curveball that became central to his repertoire.
He ultimately made 11 starts in 2020, and the Phillies won eight of them; he also posted a career-best 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings to accompany a 3.97 ERA and 4–2 record.
Social Network
Zach Eflin is active on social media and engages with his fans through various platforms. He frequently shares updates about his career, personal life, and charitable endeavors on Instagram and Twitter. His social media presence helps maintain a connection with his followers and promotes his personal brand.
On December 18, 2014, the Padres traded Eflin, Joe Wieland, and Yasmani Grandal to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for all-star outfielder Matt Kemp, Tim Federowicz, and cash.
Less than 24 hours later, Eflin came to the Phillies with Tom Windle from the Los Angeles Dodgers in a trade that moved Jimmy Rollins, the longest-tenured athlete in all of Philadelphia sports, the Phillies' all-time hits leader, and the face of the franchise for more than a decade, to Los Angeles.
The trade was the first move in what Phillies general manager Rubén Amaro Jr.
characterized an "arduous rebuilding process", The Phillies had zeroed in on Eflin on the advice of Gorman Heimueller, a former Phillies instructor working in the Padres organization, who said that Eflin "had a lead-pipe sinker and the makings to pitch at the top of a rotation once he could master the slider." During spring training in 2021, Eflin�
��the last player acquired during Amaro's 2015 rebuilding efforts still to be in the Phillies organization—reflected on the trade as a turning point for his career, noting that the moment made it feel "like someone wanted me more."
Education
Zach Eflin attended the High School of the Palm Beaches in Florida, where he excelled in baseball and developed his skills before turning professional. While he was not a college athlete due to going straight into professional baseball, his early training and experiences significantly shaped his career trajectory.
The San Diego Padres selected Eflin in the first round (33rd overall) of the 2012 MLB draft, and he spent three seasons in the Padres' minor league system.
In December 2014, Eflin was traded twice in the course of 24 hours, first to the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a package for all-star outfielder Matt Kemp, and then to the Phillies as part of a package for franchise star Jimmy Rollins.
Eflin made his MLB debut with the Phillies in 2016 and bounced between the major league and minor league levels for several seasons.
Beginning in 2019, he landed in the major leagues and became an anchor of the Phillies' starting rotation in 2019–21 seasons, but a right knee contusion resulted in a stint on the 60-day injured list, and Eflin was moved to the bullpen after his return in September 2022. He signed with the Rays as a free agent after the 2022 season.
