Julio Zuleta
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2001)
Julio Zuleta was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2001 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 2 seasons. In 79 career games, he hit .247 with 43 hits, 9 home runs, and 36 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 7.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-04-06
- Last Game
- 2001-06-25
Full name: Julio Ernesto Zuleta
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 174 | 24 | 43 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 36 | 0 | 10 | 51 | .247 | .309 | .466 | .774 | 7 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.
Career OBP .309 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.
Career SLG .466 vs. league average .432 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.
Career OPS .774 vs. league average .771 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHN | NL | 30 | 68 | 13 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 19 | .294 | .270 (+9%) | .344 (-1%) | .437 (+24%) | .782 (+13%) | 146.0 |
| 2001 | CHN | NL | 49 | 106 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 8 | 32 | .217 | .263 (-18%) | .332 (-13%) | .426 (-3%) | .758 (-7%) | -139.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 79 | 174 | 24 | 43 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 36 | 0 | 10 | 51 | .247 | — | — | — | — | 7 | ||
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 (79 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 38 | 83 | 14 | 23 | 6 | 20 | .277 |
| Away | 41 | 91 | 10 | 20 | 3 | 16 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-25 | CHC | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-06-24 | CHC | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-06-20 | CHC | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001-06-16 | CHC | MIN | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-06-14 | CHC | AZ | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-06-13 | CHC | AZ | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001-06-10 | CHC | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-06-09 | CHC | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-06-08 | CHC | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-06-07 | CHC | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 49 |
| Left Field | 6 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CHN | NL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $200,000 | ||
Frequently Asked Questions about Julio Zuleta
- What years did Julio Zuleta play?
- Julio Zuleta played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2001.
- Was Julio Zuleta a pitcher?
- No. Julio Zuleta was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Julio Zuleta hit?
- Julio Zuleta hit 9 career home runs with 43 hits.
- What was Julio Zuleta's career batting average?
- Julio Zuleta batted .247 over his career, with 43 hits in 174 at bats.
- How many RBI did Julio Zuleta have?
- Julio Zuleta drove in 36 runs in his career.
- Is Julio Zuleta in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Julio Zuleta has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.