Victor Zambrano
Born: 8/6/1975 in Los Teques, Miranda, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2001-06-21 | Final Game: 2007-09-30
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Victor Manuel Zambrano
Biography
Victor Zambrano was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2007. Born in 1975, Zambrano made his debut on June 21, 2001, and became known for his powerful arm and competitive spirit on the mound. Over the course of his career, he achieved a win-loss record of 45-44 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.64. In addition to his pitching duties, he recorded 529 strikeouts and earned three saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher.
Zambrano's career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball when teams increasingly emphasized power pitching and offensive production. His journey included stints with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, where he became a key figure in the team's early years of competition. While Zambrano's career was marked by ups and downs, he left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and remains a notable figure in the history of the franchises he represented. His contributions to the game reflect the evolving nature of pitching in the early 2000s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 44 | 187 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 706.3 | 669 | 364 | 78 | 404 | 529 | 4.64 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TBR | AL | 6 | 2 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 51.3 | 38 | 18 | 18 | 58 | 3.16 | - |
| 2002 | TBR | AL | 8 | 8 | 42 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 114.0 | 120 | 70 | 68 | 73 | 5.53 | - |
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 12 | 10 | 34 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 188.3 | 165 | 88 | 106 | 132 | 4.21 | - |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 3.86 | 747.5 |
| 2004 | TBR | AL | 9 | 7 | 23 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128.0 | 107 | 63 | 96 | 109 | 4.43 | - |
| 2005 | NYN | NL | 7 | 12 | 31 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 166.3 | 170 | 77 | 77 | 112 | 4.17 | 87.8 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 25 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 6.75 | -968.2 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9.49 | -521.0 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 10.97 | -1950.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187 | 73 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0.123 | 0.135 | 0.164 | 0.300 | -553.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TBR | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TBR | AL | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TBR | AL | 23 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | NYN | NL | 31 | 53 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0.132 | -553.6 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 187 | 100 | 58 | 68 | 9 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TBA | P | 36 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | TBA | P | 42 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 | TBA | P | 34 | 28 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | NYN | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | TBA | P | 23 | 22 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | NYN | P | 31 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 | NYN | P | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | P | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | TOR | P | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 187 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TOR | AL | $500,000 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | $3,000,000 |
| 2005 | NYN | NL | $2,100,000 |
| 2004 | TBA | AL | $325,000 |
| 2003 | TBA | AL | $300,000 |
| 2002 | TBA | AL | $215,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $6,440,000 | ||