Julio Zuleta

Born: 3/28/1975 in Panama City, Panamá, Panama

MLB Debut: 2000-04-06 | Final Game: 2001-06-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Julio Ernesto Zuleta

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Biography

Julio Zuleta, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2006. Primarily playing as a position player, Zuleta contributed to the teams he played for with his notable power hitting during a period characterized by a high offensive output in the league. He played in a total of 79 games, where he recorded 43 hits, including 9 home runs, and drove in 36 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .247. Despite not being known for his speed on the base paths, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, Zuleta's presence in the lineup was often felt through his ability to drive in key runs. Zuleta's career spanned a transitional era in baseball, marked by a shift towards greater offensive production and the increasing use of performance-enhancing substances. While he may not have achieved the legendary status of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game during his tenure reflect the dynamics of the sport in the early 2000s. After his time in the majors, Zuleta remained a part of baseball history, appreciated by fans for his efforts and the tenacity he displayed on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
79	174	24	43	11	0	9	36	0	10	51	0.247	0.309	0.466	0.774	-5.8

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career SLG .466 vs. league average .432 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.774 vs. league average 0.771 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2000	CHC	NL	30	68	13	20	8	0	3	12	0	2	19	0.294	.270 (+9%)	.344 (-1%)	.437 (+24%)	.782 (+13%)	146.0
2001	CHC	NL	49	106	11	23	3	0	6	24	0	8	32	0.217	.263 (-18%)	.332 (-13%)	.426 (-3%)	.758 (-7%)	-151.8