Carlos Alberto Zambrano
Pitcher #38
Bats: Both, Throws: Right
Height: 6'5", Weight: 255
Born: June 1, 1981 in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela
High School: U. E. Creacion (Carabobo, VE)
Signed by the Chicago Cubs as an amateur free agent in 1997
Debut: August 20, 2001
Team: Cubs
Career Highlights
July 12, 1997 Signed by the Chicago Cubs as an amateur free agent
August 20, 2001 Made his MLB debut
September 21, 2001 Recorded his first career win
May 3, 2003 Hit his first career home run
August 12, 2003 Pitched his first career complete game as he shutout the Astros
May 7, 2004 Allowed 2 hits in a complete game shutout
April 4, 2005 Made his first Opening Day Start as the Cubs won 16-6
August 8, 2007 Threw his 1000th career strikeout
August 14, 2008 Pitched the first Cubs No-Hitter in 36 years
June 5, 2009 Recorded his 100th career win
August 25, 2009 Hit his 20th career home run
September 27, 2010 Passed Charlie Root for 2nd on the Cubs' all time strikeouts list
Career Salaries
2003 $340,000
2004 $450,000
2005 $3,760,000
2006 $6,500,000
2007 $12,400,000
2008 $16,000,000
2009 $18,750,000
2010 $18,875,000
2011 $17,875,000
Accomplishments
All-Star Game Appearances (2004, 2006, 2008)
Silver Sluggers (2006, 2008, 2009)
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