Chad Zerbe, baseball player, 2000-2003

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

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

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

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