Kole Calhoun

Born: 10/14/1987 in Buckeye, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-05-22 | Final Game: 2023-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Kole Alan Calhoun

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Biography

Kole Calhoun, born in 1987, enjoyed a productive career as a professional baseball player from 2012 to 2023. Primarily recognized for his role as a position player, Calhoun became a key contributor to the teams he played for, amassing a total of 1,239 games in Major League Baseball. Over his career, he recorded 1,076 hits, 179 home runs, and 582 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .242. His ability to combine power and speed was evident in his 34 stolen bases, showcasing his versatility on the field. Calhoun's playing style was characterized by his strong defensive skills and a powerful right-handed bat, particularly valuable during his tenure in the league. He was known for his competitive spirit and work ethic, traits that resonated with fans and teammates alike. Throughout his time in the major leagues, he made significant contributions to the game, especially during an era marked by a mix of traditional baseball values and the evolving strategies of modern play. Kole Calhoun's legacy is defined not just by his statistics, but also by his dedication to the sport and the impact he had on the teams he represented.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1239	4448	636	1076	205	18	179	582	34	450	1126	0.242	0.315	0.417	0.732	265.6

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.732 vs. league average 0.728 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
2012	LAA	AL	21	23	2	4	1	0	0	1	1	2	6	0.174	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	LAA	AL	58	195	29	55	7	2	8	32	2	21	41	0.282	.253 (+11%)	.317 (+9%)	.396 (+16%)	.714 (+13%)	427.5
2014	LAA	AL	127	493	90	134	31	3	17	58	5	38	104	0.272	.251 (+8%)	.313 (+4%)	.386 (+17%)	.700 (+11%)	931.5
2015	LAA	AL	159	630	78	161	23	2	26	83	4	45	164	0.256	.254 (avg)	.316 (-3%)	.404 (+4%)	.721 (+1%)	120.6
2016	LAA	AL	157	594	91	161	35	5	18	75	2	67	118	0.271	.255 (+6%)	.321 (+8%)	.417 (+5%)	.738 (+6%)	865.9
2017	LAA	AL	155	569	77	139	23	2	19	71	5	71	134	0.244	.254 (-4%)	.324 (+3%)	.425 (-8%)	.750 (-3%)	-269.6
2018	LAA	AL	137	491	71	102	18	2	19	57	6	53	133	0.208	.247 (-16%)	.318 (-11%)	.409 (-10%)	.727 (-10%)	-1090.6
2019	LAA	AL	152	552	92	128	29	1	33	74	4	70	162	0.232	.252 (-8%)	.322 (+1%)	.434 (+7%)	.757 (+5%)	574.9
2020	AZ	NL	54	190	35	43	9	0	16	40	1	28	50	0.226	.244 (-7%)	.321 (+5%)	.417 (+26%)	.739 (+17%)	562.1
2021	AZ	NL	51	166	17	39	8	0	5	17	1	15	41	0.235	.243 (-4%)	.317 (-6%)	.410 (-9%)	.727 (-8%)	-238.3
2022	TEX	AL	125	388	36	76	14	1	12	49	3	27	136	0.196	.242 (-19%)	.311 (-17%)	.394 (-16%)	.706 (-17%)	-1308.4
2023	CLE	AL	43	157	18	34	7	0	6	25	0	13	37	0.217	.248 (-13%)	.320 (-12%)	.414 (-9%)	.734 (-10%)	-309.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	15	1	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2014	ALDS1	LAA	3	15	1	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	34	29	213	15	2	22
OF	1135	1069	2190	64	33	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2012	LAA	OF	16	3	13	0	0	0
2013	LAA	1B	6	4	44	4	2	3
2013	LAA	OF	54	45	108	4	6	3
2014	LAA	1B	2	0	4	0	0	0
2014	LAA	OF	123	112	230	9	1	1
2015	LAA	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2015	LAA	OF	157	157	342	11	4	1
2016	LAA	OF	154	153	306	9	5	1
2017	LAA	OF	154	153	312	10	4	1
2018	LAA	OF	136	129	231	8	4	4
2019	LAA	OF	150	146	312	7	6	2
2020	ARI	OF	48	48	102	1	1	1
2021	ARI	OF	39	36	67	2	2	0
2022	TEX	OF	101	85	160	3	0	1
2023	CLE	1B	25	25	164	11	0	19
2023	CLE	OF	3	2	7	0	0	0