In Photos: Zack Greinke reels in fun during family fishing day with wife Emily and kids in Royals gear

Former Kansas City Royals pitcher Zack Greinke's wife, Emily, shared an Instagram post on Sunday featuring photos of the family enjoying fishing day with their three kids The photos were taken during a memorable family fishing trip in Alabama.

The happy family of five can be seen showcasing their skills while making some big catches. Greinke is also pictured spending quality time with his children, showing them the right way to catch fish.

Here’s a look at the pics of an unforgettable family fishing trip:

Greinke married his wife Emily in 2008. The family makes their home in Orlando, Florida, raising their three kids born in 2015, 2017, and 2021.

At this point in his life, the 41-year-old Zack Greinke looks committed to focusing his time on family life after 20 seasons in the Bigs. His career has included two stops with the Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Houston Astros.

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Looking at Zack Greinke’s Hall of Fame chances

Assuming Greinke does not throw another pitch in the Major Leagues, his name will eventually come up in the Hall of Fame discussion. Zack Greinke has officially pitched in 586 games over a 20-year span, racking a 225-156 record to go with 2,979 strikeouts.

Most importantly, Greinke accrued a 72.4 career WAR, with 2009 being his highest yearly WAR at 10.4. That total led the Majors among pitchers. That season, Greinke had a Majors-best 2.16 ERA. He would put up another microscopic ERA in 2015, racking up a 1.66 ERA and 8.9 WAR with the Dodgers, leading the Majors once again.

On the surface, Greinke’s numbers should get him serious consideration for the Hall. It’s debatable whether Greinke would be a first-ballot selection. Nevertheless, he should eventually gain enshrinement given his impressive track record.

Assuming he officially retires ahead of the 2025 season, Greinke could be on the ballot in 2029, following the five-year waiting period for Hall eligibility.

According to Baseball Reference, some big names could be on the ballot in 2029. First-timers would include Greinke, Evan Longoria, Miguel Cabrera and Joey Votto. It remains to be seen if any of the current players on the ballot could remain until 2029.

Robinson Cano, Albert Pujols, Cole Hamels, and Dustin Pedroia could still be on the ballot by then. Otherwise, Greinke would have to contend with a fresh field of stars vying for immortality in Cooperstown.