Carlos Zambrano

Quick Facts

Full Name	Carlos Zambrano
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 1, 1981(1981-06-01)
Age	43
Birthplace	Venezuela
Country	Venezuela
Birth City	Puerto Cabello
Horoscope	Gemini

Carlos Zambrano Biography

Carlos Zambrano is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on June 1, 1981 in Venezuela, Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. Dominant Venezuelan pitcher nicknamed El Toro, led the National League in wins with the Chicago Cubs in 2006.

He joined Giancarlo Stanton on the Miami Marlins in 2012.

On August 7, in just the fourth meeting of pitchers with the same last name since 2000, Víctor Zambrano of the New York Mets outdueled Carlos Zambrano in front of an attendance of 40,321 fans at Shea Stadium, pitching the New York Mets to a 6–1 win and a sweep of the three-game series. Both Zambranos entered with 42 career wins, the second time in Major League history that opposing starters with the same last name came in with matching victory totals, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The other was on June 15, 1944, when Red Barrett of the Boston Braves and Dick Barrett of the Philadelphia Phillies each had 19 career wins. Like the Barretts, Víctor and Zambrano obviously share a double feat, but the similarities do not end there. The Zambranos were born in Venezuela, both throw with their right arm, both switch hit, and both wear No. 38. Beside this, it was the fourth time in modern Major League history that starting pitchers with a last name beginning with Z faced each other, according to ESPN. Víctor and Carlos Zambrano have both faced Barry Zito of the San Francisco Giants.

On September 14, in his first start back after missing two starts due to rotator cuff tendinitis, Zambrano no-hit the Houston Astros 5-0. The game was moved to Miller Park in Milwaukee because of damage in Houston due to Hurricane Ike making it the first neutral site no-hitter. Zambrano only allowed two base-runners as he walked Michael Bourn in the 4th inning and hit Hunter Pence in the 5th inning. It was the first no-hitter by a Cubs pitcher since Milt Pappas did so September 2, 1972 breaking the longest drought of any team to have already had a no-hitter. Zambrano gave up one walk and threw 10 strikeouts over 110 pitches in his 14th win for the season and his 95th all time.

He married Ismary Zambrano in 2006.

Carlos Zambrano Net Worth

Carlos Zambrano is one of the richest Baseball Player from Venezuela. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Carlos Zambrano 's net worth $60 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He made his MLB debut with the Cubs in 2001.

He pitched a no-hitter against the Houston Astros on September 14, 2008.

In his 30th start of the season on September 4, Zambrano suffered a setback leaving the game early in the second inning with lower back stiffness, but an MRI indicated no significant disc injuries. Zambrano gave up four hits and four walks before leaving in the shortest start in his career. Zambrano avoided a trip to the disabled list, but was skipped in his next two starts. He pitched again on September 17 against the Reds. Cub fans were relieved to see him pitch seven scoreless innings, and not showing any signs of the injury from his previous outing.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Carlos Zambrano height 6 feet 5 inches Carlos weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Carlos Zambrano Dating?

According to our records, Carlos Zambrano married to Ismary Zambrano. As of December 1, 2023, Carlos Zambrano’s is not dating anyone.

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Zambrano maintained his position in the Cubs starting rotation in 2003 and started 32 games with a 3.11 ERA and 13 wins in the fourth spot in the rotation, behind Mark Prior, Kerry Wood, and Matt Clement. The Cubs won the National League Central division, and were one win away from going to the World Series before being defeated by the Florida Marlins. The following year, Zambrano improved his statistics by lowering his ERA to 2.75 and increasing his strikeout total to 188. His record was the best on the Cubs staff that year, compiling a 16–8 record.

Facts & Trivia

Carlos Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Venezuela. Carlos Zambrano celebrates birthday on June 1 of every year.

In 2004, Zambrano led his team in ERA (2.75, fourth in the league), won 16 games (tied with teammate Greg Maddux), collected 188 strikeouts, and led the league in hit batsmen (20). He was also selected as an All-Star for the first time in his career.

What is Carlos Zambrano doing now?

Zambrano is now a pastor at King Jesus Ministry in Miami. “I’ve been in Venezuela and Argentina, the Dominican Republic and many countries preaching the word of God,” he told CubsHQ.com. “When I was in Chicago, I was a believer but I didn’t practice.

When did Zambrano retire?

Zambrano, 33, was no stranger to controversy over his career, known for several confrontations with umpires and twice getting into dugout altercations with teammates (Michael Barrett and Derrek Lee). The Cubs put him on the restricted list in August 2011 , effectively ending his career in Chicago.

Was Carlos Zambrano a switch hitter?

Zambrano is known as one of the best hitting pitchers of recent times. He was a switch-hitter with a career . 238 batting average with 24 home runs, 71 RBIs and a slugging percentage of . 396.

How tall is Carlos Zambrano?

6′ 4″

How old is Carlos Zambrano?

41 years (June 1, 1981)