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Zack Greinke is credited as a baseball player. Born on October 21, 1983, Zack Greinke is from Orlando, Florida, United States. That works out to 43 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Apopka High School. Recorded honors include Cy Young Award (2009), The Sporting News Pitcher of the Year Award (2009), Major League Baseball All-Star (2009) and 2 more.
My Take
Zack Greinke is genuinely one of the most fascinating pitchers I've watched over the past two decades, and I think he's quietly underrated in the pantheon of all-time greats. The guy wasn't a flamethrower — he was a chess player on the mound, mixing speeds and hitting spots with this almost eerie calm that made batters look silly without ever breaking a sweat himself. His 2009 Cy Young season with Kansas City was a masterpiece under pressure, carrying a struggling team on his back. But what really gets me is the full package: Gold Glove defense, Silver Slugger pop at the plate, and 20 seasons spread across six teams without ever fading into irrelevance. There's something deeply compelling about a competitor who does it all without needing the spotlight.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Zack Greinke
- Name (Japanese)
- ザック・グレインキー
- Reading
- ざっく・ぐれいんきー
- Born
- October 21, 1983 (age 43)
- Origin
- Orlando, Florida, United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- baseball player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Apopka High School
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Cy Young Award
- 2009 The Sporting News Pitcher of the Year Award
- 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star
- Rawlings Gold Glove Award
- Silver Slugger Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Zack Greinke born?
Zack Greinke was born on October 21, 1983 and is 43 years old.
Where is Zack Greinke from?
Zack Greinke is from Orlando, Florida, United States.
What does Zack Greinke do?
Zack Greinke works as baseball player.
How tall is Zack Greinke?
Zack Greinke is 188 cm tall.
Which high school did Zack Greinke attend?
Zack Greinke attended Apopka High School.
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