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Carlos Zambrano - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Carlos Zambrano net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Dominant Venezuelan pitcher nicknamed El Toro, led the National League in wins with the Chicago Cubs in 2006. In this article, we will discover how old is Carlos Zambrano? Who is Carlos Zambrano dating now & how much money does Carlos Zambrano have?

NameCarlos Zambrano
First NameCarlos
Last NameZambrano
OccupationBaseball Player
BirthdayJune 1
Birth Year1981
Place of BirthVenezuela
Home TownPuerto Cabello
Birth CountryVenezuela
Birth SignGemini
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseIsmary Zambrano
Children(s)Not Available

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. 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.

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.

Carlos Zambrano Net Worth

Carlos 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: January 13, 2024)

He made his MLB debut with the Cubs in 2001.

Net Worth$60 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeBaseball Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Zambrano started the 2002 season at the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, but was quickly called up to the big leagues where he was dispatched to the bullpen and pitched in sixteen games during the first three months of the season. On July 1, 2002, Zambrano started against the Florida Marlins, taking a struggling Jason Bere’s spot in the rotation. Zambrano logged sixteen starts for the Cubs, recording four wins and eight losses. At times he showed immense potential, including eight innings of shutout ball against the Milwaukee Brewers on September 4. Zambrano did struggle with control, logging 63 walks in just over a hundred innings of work. Overall, he finished the season with a 4-8 record and a 3.66 ERA in 32 games (16 starts). The Cubs posted a disappointing 67–95 record for the season, finishing in fifth place.

On August 22, 2003, Zambrano started against Curt Schilling and the Arizona Diamondbacks. While Schilling pitched a strong game and recorded 14 strikeouts, it was Zambrano that received the attention as he took a no-hitter into the eighth inning. Zambrano got the first two batters out before Shea Hillenbrand broke up the no-hitter with an infield single down the third-base line. The play was very close at first, with TV replays indicating that the call may have been blown by first base umpire Bill Miller. Zambrano retired the next three batters (which would have been the final three outs) before giving up two more hits in the game. The previous no-hitter for the Cubs was thrown in 1972 by Milt Pappas.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Zambrano was called up to the Cubs and pitched in his first game on August 20, 2001, starting against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field in the second game of a double header. Zambrano started the game well, retiring nine of the first ten batters faced. He ran into difficulties in the fourth inning, and was removed before getting any outs in the fifth. He was charged with seven earned runs, walked four batters, and threw just 74 pitches.

Who is Carlos Zambrano Dating?

According to our records, Carlos Zambrano married to Ismary Zambrano. As of January 13, 2024, 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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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

Height6 feet 5 inches
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
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Carlos Alberto Zambrano Matos (born June 1, 1981), nicknamed “Big Z” or “El Toro”, is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2001 to 2012 for the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins. Zambrano, who stands 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and weighs 275 pounds (125 kg), was signed by the Cubs as a free agent in 1997 and made his debut in 2001. After being used in both starting and relief duties, he enjoyed his first full season as a starter in 2003, finishing with a 13–11 record, 168 strikeouts and a 3.11 ERA.

Zambrano was the only National League pitcher to win at least 13 games in each year from 2003 to 2008. In 2006, he became the first player from Venezuela to lead the National League in wins.

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)

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