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Barry Zito

San Francisco Giants

1978/05/13 31

6-4 215

Las Vegas, NV

L / L

10

the Oakland Athletics in 1999 (1st round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Giants 33 33 10 13 0 1 0 192 179 89 86 21 81 154 4.03 1.35

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Owns an intimidating curveball that makes left-handed hitters' knees buckle. Mixes his pitches with aplomb. Is a durable and competitive starter.
Flaws
  • Has lost some zip on his fastball, which is a recipe for disaster for a pitcher that likes to pitch up in the zone. Will struggle with his command.
Career Potential
  • Best suited to a mid-rotation starter role these days.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

December 29, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the San Francisco Giants to a seven-year contract.
October 31, 2006 Filed for free agency.
May 7, 2002 Agreed a four-year contract extension with a club option for 2006.
June 13, 2001 Missed 4 games (chest injury).
June 8, 2001 Chest injury, day-to-day.

Trades

December 29, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the San Francisco Giants.
June 2, 1999 Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 1st round in 1999.

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