Eduardo "Eddie" José Zambrano (born February 1, 1966) is a Venezuelan former

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player. He played parts of two

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(MLB) seasons for the Chicago Cubs (1993–94), playing four different positions. He batted and threw right-handed. He was the American Association MVP in 1993, leading the league with 32

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s and 115

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. In the majors, Zambrano was a career .263 hitter (35-133), with six

s, 20 RBI, 18 runs, seven doubles, and two stolen bases in 75 games. Zambrano's nephew,

Rougned Odor Rougned Roberto Odor () (born February 3, 1994), nicknamed "Rougie", is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, New York Yankees and Balt ...

, plays in MLB.

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1966 births Living people American Association (1902–1997) MVP Award winners Águilas del Zulia players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Cardenales de Lara players Carolina Mudcats players Chicago Cubs players Greensboro Hornets players Gulf Coast Red Sox players Iowa Cubs players Kinston Indians players Langosteros de Cancún players Major League Baseball outfielders Major League Baseball players from Venezuela Mexican League baseball first basemen New Britain Red Sox players Pawtucket Red Sox players Petroleros de Cabimas players Rieleros de Aguascalientes players Sportspeople from Maracaibo Tiburones de La Guaira players Tigres de Aragua players Trenton Thunder players Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in Mexico Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in the United States Winter Haven Red Sox players {{Venezuela-baseball-outfielder-stub

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