- Given the choice, says he would prefer to play the guitar like Jimi Hendrix than pitch a perfect game. He has a mini-recording studio in his bedroom, and takes music lessons in the off-season.
- His uncle is actor Patrick Duffy. Patrick is married to Barry's mother's sister.
- When playing baseball, he throws and bats left. But he's actually right-handed, which he uses for eating, playing the guitar and anything that requires dexterity.
- Is a self taught guitar player, and sometimes plays along with his sister's band, "The Sally Zito Project".
- As part of a team ritual for rookies, he was forced to wear a wedding dress. He admitted later he kind of liked it.
- Won the Cy Young Award in 2002 with a 23-5 record and a 2.75 era.
- When on the road, he always has his fuchsia satin pillow and stuffed animals to sleep with.
- Made his Major League Baseball debut on July 22, 2000.
- Announced retirement. Zito had a 165-143 record and 4.04 ERA in 15 seasons with the Oakland A's and the San Francisco Giants. [October 19, 2015].
- Once dated Susie Mora, a member of Mexico's Women's World Cup Squad.
- He has appeared as a wooden soldier in the Oakland Ballet's performance of "The Nutcracker". He also did voice over for the animated film Liberty's Kids (2002).
- Founded "Strikeouts For Troops" in 2005, a national program designed to help wounded military and their families. Strikeouts For Troops provides funds to help to make the recovery time for an injured solider a little easier and also assists with travel and housing expenses for their families.
- Cousin of Conor Duffy and Padraic Duffy.
- Signed a 7 year, 126 million dollar contract to pitch for the San Francisco Giants Baseball Club through the 2007-2013 seasons. (December 2006)
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