Mauro Edward Zarate...resides in Maracay, Venezuela...has a daughter, Victoria Valetina Zarate Bravo...attended Escuela Basica Estadal Concentrada Cuyagua.
2007
Made four relief appearances for Florida, going 0-0 with a 10.80 ERA (6 ER/5.0 IP)...struck out three batters compared to only one walk...made his Big League debut 8/7 at PHI, going 1.1 innings and allowing two runs...tossed 1.0 shutout inning 9/21 vs. the Mets.
DOWN ON THE FARM: Began the season with Single-A Jupiter, going 2-2 with one save and a 2.42 ERA (7 ER/26.0 IP) in 14 relief appearances...did not allow a run over six outings (16.0 IP) from 4/20-5/7...went 2-0 with a 2.38 ERA (9 ER/34.0 IP) in 25 relief appearances for Triple-A Albuquerque...held right-handed hitters to a .234 batting average (15-for-64)...posted a 1-0 record with one save and a 1.40 ERA (4 ER/25.2 IP) in 17 Double-A relief appearances with Carolina...held opposing hitters to a .152 batting average (14-for-92).
