Who Is Barry Zito? Age, Biography and Wiki
Barry Zito, born on May 13, 1978, is an American former professional baseball player renowned for his skills as a left-handed pitcher. As of 2025, Zito is 46 years old. He was an integral part of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2000 to 2015, playing primarily for the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. His career highlights include winning the Cy Young Award in 2002 and contributing to the Giants’ World Series victory in 2012.
| Occupation | Baseball Players |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 13, 1978 |
| Age | 47 Years |
| Birth Place | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
| Country | U.S |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
Barry Zito stands at approximately 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm) tall and weighs around 200 pounds (91 kg). His athletic build, combined with his left-handed pitching ability, contributed to a successful career in baseball.
After taking a year off from baseball, Zito signed a minor league contract to return to the Athletics on February 16, 2015. In spring training, Zito competed for a role on the Athletics' 25-man roster, possibly as a long reliever. On April 4, 2015, Zito accepted an assignment to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.
Zito's Nashville teammates lauded him for embracing the Triple-A lifestyle and for his commitment to the team: charting pitches between starts, coaching first base, and even buying dinner for the entire team on his birthday. Zito spent the entire season with Nashville, including about a month on the disabled list with left shoulder tendinitis.
He was activated on the next-to-last day of the season on which he pitched one scoreless inning of relief. In 24 appearances (22 starts), he accrued an 8–7 record with a 3.46 ERA and 91 strikeouts.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Barry Zito has maintained a relatively low profile regarding his personal life. He was previously married to Amber Seyer in 2011, but the couple divorced in 2016. As of 2025, Zito is rumored to be in a relationship, although he has not publicly confirmed any details regarding his current girlfriend or partner.
He is of Italian descent. His parents were a show-business couple working for singer and pianist Nat King Cole and he had two sisters who were 9 and 13 years older than Barry. His family moved to San Diego, California, to help him concentrate on his baseball career after he showed signs of promise from a very young age.
Not knowing much about baseball, his father began reading books about pitching strategy and even stopped working to help coach his son. At the age of 12, Randy Jones, a former Cy Young Award winner, was hired by his father to give him lessons at $50 an hour.
He transferred from El Cajon's Grossmont High School, where he was the star pitcher, to University of San Diego High School, a Roman Catholic private school for his senior year. Zito received many league honors there, posting an 8-4 record with a 2.92 ERA, while racking up 105 strikeouts in just 85 innings.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Barry Zito's estimated net worth is around $50 million. During his playing career, Zito earned significant salaries, highlighted by a lucrative 7-year, $126 million contract with the San Francisco Giants in 2007. Post-retirement, Barry has engaged in various business ventures and investments that have contributed to his wealth.
Zito was taken by the Seattle Mariners in the 59th round (1,586th overall) of the 1996 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft, and in the third round (83rd overall) by the Texas Rangers in 1998, but did not sign with either team. In the 1999 draft, he was selected by the Oakland Athletics with the ninth pick of the first round, and signed for a $1.59 million bonus.
Career, Business and Investments
After retiring from professional baseball, Barry Zito pursued different interests, including music and entrepreneurship. He is known for his work as a musician and has released a solo album showcasing his artistic talents. Additionally, Zito has ventured into business, investing in various projects, including real estate and charitable enterprises focused on helping youth through sports and education.
Zito attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles Pierce College, and the University of Southern California. Drafted three times while in college, Zito signed with the Athletics when they chose him in the first round of the 1999 MLB draft.
A year later, he was in the major leagues, finishing sixth in American League (AL) Rookie of the Year Award voting. He struggled to begin the 2001 season but improved greatly down the stretch, finishing the year with an 11–1 win–loss record over his final two months. He won 23 games (while only losing five) in 2002 and won the Cy Young Award.
Zito was the final Oakland Athletics player to win the award before the team's relocation in 2025. His record was only 14–12 in 2003, but he still made the All-Star team for the second year in a row. In 2004, he had his worst season, going 11–11 with a career-high 4.48 earned run average.
He became Oakland's Opening Day starter in 2005 and finished fifth in the AL with 171 strikeouts. In 2006, he made the All-Star team and posted a 15–1 record when receiving two or more runs.
Social Network
Barry Zito is active on several social media platforms, where he shares insights into his life, career, and philanthropic efforts. His Instagram account features posts about his music, personal experiences, and moments from his baseball days. Fans can follow him to stay updated on his latest endeavors.
- Instagram: @barryzito
- Twitter: @BarryZito
Zito faced off against the Reds in Game 4 of the National League Division Series (NLDS) on October 10 and struggled, being pulled in the third inning after allowing two runs. However, the Giants went on to win 8–3.
The Giants, after losing the first two games of the series, became the first team to rally from a 2–0 deficit with both losses at home in an NLDS, winning 3 straight road games to win the series in five games. On October 19, 2012, Zito rebounded and pitched arguably the best game of his career, tossing 72/3 shutout innings against the St.
Louis Cardinals in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS), earning the win. It was his first postseason win since 2006 and according to Zito himself, was the biggest win of his career.
That same day, Zito inspired the Twitter hashtag #rallyzito, which, behind the efforts of Giants fans, was trending worldwide on the social networking site. The Giants, after trailing 3–1 in the series, prevailed in seven games.
Education
Barry Zito attended the University of Southern California (USC), where he played college baseball for the Trojans before being drafted in the first round of the 1999 MLB Draft by the Oakland Athletics. His collegiate experience helped hone his skills and prepare him for a successful professional career.
Zito then attended UC Santa Barbara where he earned Freshman All-America Honors with 125 strikeouts in 85 1/3 innings. In his sophomore season, Zito transferred to Los Angeles Pierce College so that he could be eligible for the Major League Baseball draft.
At Pierce, he posted a 2.62 earned run average (ERA), went 9–2 with 135 strikeouts in 103 innings, and was named to the all-state and all-conference teams. He then transferred to the University of Southern California (USC), where he was a first-team All-America selected by USA Today Baseball Weekly, Collegiate Baseball, and Baseball America.
With a 12–3 record, a 3.28 ERA, and 154 strikeouts in 113 2/3 innings, Zito was named Pac-10 Pitcher of the Year.
Barry Zito's Wiki Summary:
- Full Name: Barry Zito
- Date of Birth: May 13, 1978
- Nationality: American
- Position: Pitcher
