Zack Greinke’s Arizona Diamondbacks debut: By the Numbers

Apr 4, 2016, 10:59 PM | Updated: Apr 5, 2016, 9:04 am

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) reacts to giving up a home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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BY KELLAN OLSON

Suns reporter, ArizonaSports.com editor

The $206.5 million dollar man did not make a good first impression on Opening Day.

Zack Greinke went four innings, gave up nine hits and all seven of his runs were earned in his Arizona Diamondbacks debut against the Colorado Rockies.

Here’s the disappointing debut, by the numbers.

1,452

The last start Greinke gave up more than seven runs was nearly four years ago. Pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers, Greinke gave up eight runs and nine hits in only 3.2 innings on Apr. 12, 2012. That was 1,452 days ago.

2.1

Greinke’s worst start before Monday night, however, was actually against the D-backs. Greinke only went 2.1 innings against the D-backs on May 26, 2012. He allowed seven runs and ten hits. Former D-backs shortstop John McDonald had one home run and 3 RBI in the game. The start was also Greinke’s last loss when his team scored at least five runs.

In Greinke’s masterful 2015 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the 32-year-old never gave up more than three homers in a month. In his D-backs debut Monday, Greinke allowed three. The last month Greinke conceded at least four home runs was Aug. 2014.

2009

The last start Greinke gave up at least three home runs was Aug. 19, 2009 against the Chicago White Sox. In the outing, Greinke surrendered four runs in seven innings of work.

Trevor Story was 11-years-old when Zack Greinke made his MLB debut on May 22, 2004. Story made his MLB debut Monday for the Rockies and hit two home runs off Greinke.

The D-backs scored five runs Monday. The last time Greinke’s team lost one of his starts when he had at least five runs of run support was on June 1, 2013 against the Rockies. The Rockies won 7-6 and Greinke had a no decision.

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Fans arrive at Chase Field prior to an opening day baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) throws against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa (29) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

The Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks line up during the National Anthem prior to a baseball game, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

The Colorado Rockies line up during the National Anthem prior to a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke (21) swings for an RBI base hit against the Colorado Rockies during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story charges an RBI base hit as Arizona Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke runs to first during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder David Peralta (6) is greeted at the dugout after scoring on an RBI base hit by teammate Zack Greinke during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) is greeted in the dugout after hitting his first career home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) high fives teammate Jorge De La Rosa (29) after hitting his first career home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) throws against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Colorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez (5) crosses the plate after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) adjusts his cap after giving up a home run against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) high fives teammate Carlos Gonzalez (5) after hitting his second career home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) reacts to giving up a home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks Jean Segura (2) scores on a base hit by Yasmany Tomas during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa (29) is pulled from the game by manager Walt Weiss (22) during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks Yasmany Tomas (24) runs after hitting a two-RBI single against the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Owings (16) scores on a base hit by Yasmany Tomas during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks David Peralta (6) flips his bat after striking out with the bases loaded during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake Lamb (22) high-fives David Peralta (6) after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa (29) adjusts his cap after loading the bases during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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