Carlos Zambrano

Carlos Zambrano is a right-handed starting pitcher who has played his entire eight-year Major League career with the Chicago Cubs.

Fast Facts

1. Full Name: Carlos Alberto Zambrano
2. Born: June 1, 1981
3. Throws: Right
4. Birthplace: Venezuela
5. Debuted with Chicago Cubs in 2001
6. All Star in 2004 and 2006

Life and Career

A native of Venezuela, Zambrano is one of baseball's most exciting and emotional pitchers on the mound. An integral part of the Cubs starting rotation, Zambrano has been a consistent 200-inning starter since 2003, never winning fewer than 13 games, never finishing the season with higher than a 3.95 ERA, and never finishing with a losing record. Zambrano is also an above-average hitter with power; he clubbed six home runs in 2006 alone, and has 13 for his career.

Scouting Report

Zambrano has a powerful 94-96 mile per hour fastball which he offsets with a devastating sinker. His main fault is that he surrenders too many walks, although if he uses his sinker effectively he can often induce hitters to ground into double plays.

Carlos Zambrano No-Hitter

On September 14, 2008, Zambrano pitched a no-hitter against the Houston Astros. It was the first no-hitter for the Cubs franchise since Milt Pappas pitched a no-hitter in 1972.¹

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