Chad Zerbe
Born: 4/27/1972 in Findlay, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-09-18 | Final Game: 2003-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: William Chad Zerbe
Biography
Chad Zerbe, born in 1972, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2000 to 2003. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by a surge in offensive output and the increasing importance of relief pitching. Zerbe's playing style was marked by a solid command of his pitches, which allowed him to maintain a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.87 over his career. With a win-loss record of 6-1 and 70 strikeouts, he contributed effectively to his teams during his tenure.
Zerbe played primarily in relief roles, although he did not record any saves throughout his career. His ability to limit runs and strike out batters made him a valuable asset during games, especially in high-pressure situations. While not a household name, Zerbe's contributions on the mound reflected the evolving landscape of baseball during the early 2000s, as teams increasingly relied on specialized pitchers to navigate through tough innings. He retired from professional baseball in 2003, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable arm in an era marked by offensive prowess.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 114 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 151.0 | 159 | 65 | 10 | 46 | 70 | 3.87 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4.50 | - |
| 2001 | SFG | NL | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 41 | 17 | 10 | 22 | 3.92 | - |
| 2002 | SFG | NL | 2 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.3 | 52 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 3.04 | - |
| 2003 | SFG | NL | 1 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.7 | 60 | 26 | 14 | 17 | 4.71 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.150 | 0.150 | 0.150 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SFG | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | SFG | NL | 27 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SFG | NL | 50 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SFG | NL | 33 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | WS | SFN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | WS | SFN | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 114 | 2 | 9 | 28 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SFN | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | SFN | P | 27 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | SFN | P | 50 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SFN | P | 33 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 114 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SFN | NL | $317,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $317,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Community College | Tampa | FL | 1991 |