Victor Zambrano
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2007)
Victor Zambrano was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2007 for 4 teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 7 seasons. Across 187 career appearances, he went 45-44 with a 4.64 ERA and 529 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-06-21
- Last Game
- 2007-09-30
Full name: Victor Manuel Zambrano
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TBA | AL | 6 | 2 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 51.3 | 38 | 18 | 18 | 58 | 3.16 | 4.42 (+29%) | 1143.0 |
| 2002 | TBA | AL | 8 | 8 | 42 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 114.0 | 120 | 70 | 68 | 73 | 5.53 | 4.28 (-29%) | -2874.4 |
| 2003 | TBA | AL | 12 | 10 | 34 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 188.3 | 165 | 88 | 106 | 132 | 4.21 | 4.40 (+4%) | -3233.1 |
| 2004 | TBA | AL | 9 | 7 | 23 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128.0 | 107 | 63 | 96 | 109 | 4.43 | 4.46 (+1%) | -2645.7 |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 3.86 | 4.46 (+14%) | 747.5 |
| 2005 | NYN | NL | 7 | 12 | 31 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 166.3 | 170 | 77 | 77 | 112 | 4.17 | 4.29 (+3%) | 87.8 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 25 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 6.75 | 4.53 (-49%) | -964.0 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 10.97 | 4.47 (-145%) | -1946.1 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9.49 | 4.47 (-112%) | -519.7 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 45 | 44 | 187 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 706.1 | 669 | 364 | 404 | 529 | 4.64 | — | -10,204 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .123 | .135 | .164 | .300 | -524 |
Career AVG .123 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.
Career OBP .135 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 59.5% below league average.
Career SLG .164 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.
Career OPS .300 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TBA | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TBA | AL | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TBA | AL | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TBA | AL | 23 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | NYN | NL | 31 | 53 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 | .132 | .264 (-50%) | .330 (-60%) | .418 (-59%) | .749 (-60%) | -523.6 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 187 | 73 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28 | .123 | — | — | — | — | -524 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (374 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 90 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .042 |
| Away | 97 | 49 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 3 | .163 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 90 | 345.1 | 333 | 186 | 194 | 267 | 4.85 |
| Away | 97 | 361.0 | 336 | 178 | 210 | 262 | 4.44 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-30 | BAL | NYY | — | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-09-28 | BAL | NYY | — | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007-09-26 | BAL | TOR | L | 0.2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-20 | BAL | TEX | — | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007-09-15 | BAL | TOR | — | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007-05-08 | TOR | BOS | L | 2.2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007-05-02 | TOR | CLE | — | 2.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007-04-22 | TOR | BAL | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-04-20 | TOR | BAL | L | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-04-18 | TOR | BOS | — | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Victor Zambrano
- What years did Victor Zambrano play?
- Victor Zambrano played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2007.
- Was Victor Zambrano a pitcher?
- Yes. Victor Zambrano pitched in the major leagues, recording 45 wins and 529 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Victor Zambrano hit?
- Victor Zambrano hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What was Victor Zambrano's career batting average?
- Victor Zambrano batted .123 over his career, with 9 hits in 73 at bats.
- How many RBI did Victor Zambrano have?
- Victor Zambrano drove in 3 runs in his career.
- What was Victor Zambrano's career ERA?
- Victor Zambrano finished with a 4.64 career ERA, going 45-44 with 529 strikeouts.