Vince Colbert, baseball player, 1970-1972

Vince Colbert

Born: 12/20/1945 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-05-19 | Final Game: 1972-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Vincent Norman Colbert

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Biography

Vince Colbert was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 until 1972. Born in 1945, Colbert made his mark in a competitive era that was transitioning from the power-hitting days of the 1960s to the more strategic and nuanced play that characterized the league in the early 1970s. Over the course of his brief but impactful career, he compiled a win-loss record of 9-14 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.57. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 127 strikeouts, showcasing his skill as a strikeout pitcher. Colbert's contributions to the game included not only his pitching prowess but also his versatility on the mound, where he occasionally closed games, earning 4 saves throughout his career. He played during a time when the game was evolving, with an increasing emphasis on specialized roles for pitchers. Although his time in the major leagues was short, Colbert's presence on the field and his performance helped lay the foundation for future generations of pitchers who would continue to develop the strategic elements of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 14 95 21 3 1 4 248.3 251 126 23 125 127 4.57 0

Career ERA 4.57 vs. league average 3.54 across their career seasons — 28.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1970 CLE AL 1 1 23 0 0 0 2 31.0 37 25 16 17 7.26 3.89 (-87%) -763.0
1971 CLE AL 7 6 50 10 2 0 2 142.7 140 63 71 74 3.97 3.47 (-15%) -2080.0
1972 CLE AL 1 7 22 11 1 1 0 74.7 74 38 38 36 4.58 3.26 (-40%) -2599.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
98 51 4 8 2 0 0 0 0 4 22 0.157 0.218 0.196 0.414 0.0

Career AVG .157 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career OBP .218 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career SLG .196 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 46.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.414 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 39.6% below 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
1970 CLE AL 23 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 CLE AL 52 29 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 11 0.138 — — — — 0.0
1972 CLE AL 23 20 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 10 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 95 21 14 47 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 CLE P 23 0 2 6 1 0
1971 CLE P 50 10 11 26 4 0
1972 CLE P 22 11 1 15 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 95

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
East Carolina University Greenville NC 1967, 1968
College of Eastern Utah Price UT 1965, 1966