Zachary Ernest Segovia (born April 11, 1983) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the

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and Washington Nationals.

Career

Philadelphia Phillies

Segovia was drafted by the

in the second round of the

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. He made his professional debut that season playing for the Rookie League GCL Phillies. He played for the GCL Phillies and the Class A Lakewood BlueClaws in 2003. In 2004, Segovia missed the entire season while recovering from

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on his right elbow performed in October 2003. He returned to play with the Class A-Advanced

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in 2005. In 2006, Segovia played with Clearwater Threshers and the Double-A Reading Phillies. Segovia, who made the Phillies 2007 Opening Day roster, made his MLB debut on April 8, 2007, against the Florida Marlins. He pitched five innings in his first start, giving up eight

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, five runs, and striking out two, while walking just one batter. He also pitched for Reading and the Triple-A Ottawa Lynx that season. He began the 2009 season playing for Clearwater and Reading.

Washington Nationals

He was released by the Phillies on June 12 and was signed as a free agent by the Washington Nationals on June 18. He played eight games for MLB. The rest of the season was spent in their minor league system with the Rookie GCL Nationals, Class A Hagerstown Suns, Class A-Advanced Potomac Nationals, and Double-A Harrisburg Senators. Segovia was released from the Nationals organization on December 10, 2009.

New York Yankees

On January 5, 2010, he signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees with an invitation to spring training. He was assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he pitched for the entire 2010 season.

Milwaukee Brewers

Segovia signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the

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for the 2011 season.

Colorado Rockies

The

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signed him to a minor league contract on February 15, 2012.

Detroit Tigers

He pitched for the Double A

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Organization in 2012.

Texas Rangers

He signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers on August 25, 2014.

San Diego Padres

He signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres in February 2015. He was released on June 21, 2015.

Acereros de Monclova

On March 28, 2016, Segovia signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on June 28, 2016.

Lamigo Monkeys

On July 4, 2016, he signed for

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of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.

Chinatrust Brothers

On February 8, 2018, Segovia signed with the Chinatrust Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. He was released on July 21, 2018, and finished his campaign with a 7.13 ERA and 1.69 WHIP over 77 innings pitched.

Second stint with Monclova

On August 1, 2018, Segovia signed back with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.

Pericos de Puebla

On April 6, 2019, Segovia signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League.

Third stint with Monclova

On June 7, 2019, Segovia was traded back to the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. He was released on June 30, 2019.

Bravos de León

On July 2, 2019, Segovia signed with the Bravos de León of the Mexican League. He became a free agent following the season. Segovia announced his retirement from professional baseball on March 11, 2020.

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