30 Facts About Jordan Zimmermann

Jordan M Zimmermann was born on May 23,1986 and is an American former professional baseball pitcher.

Jordan Zimmermann played in Major League Baseball for the Washington Nationals, Detroit Tigers, and Milwaukee Brewers.

In 2014, Jordan Zimmermann pitched the first no-hitter in Washington Nationals history.

Jordan Zimmermann was born in Auburndale, Wisconsin, where he played all four years of high school on the varsity team at Auburndale High School.

Jordan Zimmermann began his career as a catcher, then moved to multiple positions due to his versatility.

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Jordan Zimmermann was used as a starting pitcher as well as a closer in tight games.

Jordan Zimmermann attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the second round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft as a compensation pick from the Chicago Cubs for the signing of Alfonso Soriano.

Jordan Zimmermann finished the season leading the organization in wins, strikeouts, and earned run average, and was the MILB.

Jordan Zimmermann was rated the Nationals' best prospect going into the 2009 MLB season, according to Baseball America.

In 2009, Jordan Zimmermann made the Nationals' roster as the fifth starter; however, the Nationals did not need him in the rotation until mid-April, so Jordan Zimmermann opened the season with the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs.

Jordan Zimmermann's contract was purchased on April 20,2009, and he made his major league debut that night, after a two-plus hour rain delay, against the Atlanta Braves.

Jordan Zimmermann pitched six innings, allowing two runs on six hits, with three strikeouts and a walk, earning the victory.

Coincidentally, Jordan Zimmermann was the losing pitcher in Johnson's historic 300th win on June 4,2009.

Jordan Zimmermann became the first National to get through six innings facing only 18 batters.

On May 6,2011, Jordan Zimmermann pitched an immaculate inning versus the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium.

On May 28,2012, Jordan Zimmermann hit his first career home run off of Miami Marlins pitcher Carlos Zambrano.

Jordan Zimmermann became the third Nationals pitcher named NL Pitcher of the Month during the 2012 season when the selection was announced on August 2,2012.

Jordan Zimmermann gave up 27 hits in 37 innings and struck out 31 compared to 4 walks.

In Game 4 of the 2012 National League Division Series, Jordan Zimmermann made a relief appearance in the 7th inning, his first since 2008 at A-level Potomac.

Jordan Zimmermann hurled his first career shutout on April 26,2013, with a one-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds.

In 2013, Jordan Zimmermann was named to his first All-Star Game, but chose not to play due to stiffness in his neck.

Jordan Zimmermann faced only one over the minimum in the game; only a fifth inning walk to Justin Bour and a seventh inning third strike wild pitch that allowed Garrett Jones to reach first base separated him from a perfect game.

Jordan Zimmermann joins Fernando Valenzuela, Randy Johnson, Cliff Lee, Zack Greinke, and Ubaldo Jimenez.

On July 17, in a game against the Kansas City Royals, Jordan Zimmermann threw 79 strikes out of 97 pitches, an 81 percent strike rate that ranks as the best by a Tigers starter with 80 pitches or more since at least 1988, and was the best by a Major League starter since 2008.

Jordan Zimmermann was taken to the hospital, and was diagnosed with a bruised jaw, but made his next start.

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On May 6, after making seven starts in the 2018 season, Jordan Zimmermann was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain.

Jordan Zimmermann began the 2019 season as the Tigers Opening Day starter.

On February 18,2021, Jordan Zimmermann signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization that included an invitation to Spring Training.

On May 11,2021, Jordan Zimmermann announced his retirement from professional baseball.

Jordan Zimmermann threw a four-seam fastball at 92 miles per hour that topped out at 95 miles per hour, a slider which he described as a "baby cutter", and a curveball.