Jharel Cotton, baseball player, 2016-2022

Jharel Cotton

Born: 1/19/1992 in St. Thomas, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

MLB Debut: 2016-09-07 | Final Game: 2022-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jharel Leandre Cotton

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Biography

Jharel Cotton, born in 1992, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2016 to 2022. Cotton made his Major League Baseball debut on September 7, 2016, and quickly became known for his versatile pitching style and competitive spirit. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 17 wins and 12 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5. His ability to strike out batters was highlighted by his total of 197 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Cotton's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball marked by an emphasis on strikeouts and power pitching. While he did not record any saves throughout his time in the league, his contributions as a starting pitcher and reliever were significant to the teams he played for. With the ability to adapt to various roles, Cotton left a lasting impact on his teammates and fans, embodying the resilience and dedication that defined his playing years. He officially retired from professional baseball on October 4, 2022.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 12 82 29 0 0 0 232.0 215 116 41 92 197 4.50 0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.20 across their career seasons — 7.3% 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
2016 OAK AL 2 0 5 5 0 0 0 29.3 20 7 4 23 2.15 4.19 (+49%) 317.0
2017 OAK AL 9 10 24 24 0 0 0 129.0 133 80 53 105 5.58 4.36 (-28%) -4366.8
2021 TEX AL 2 0 23 0 0 0 0 30.7 28 12 15 30 3.52 4.27 (+17%) 417.5
2022 MIN AL 2 2 25 0 0 0 0 35.0 23 11 16 31 2.83 3.97 (+29%) -1335.6
2022 SFG NL 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 8.0 11 6 4 8 6.75 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2016 OAK AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 OAK AL 24 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2021 TEX AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 MIN AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 SFG NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 82 29 12 14 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 OAK P 5 5 1 1 0 1
2017 OAK P 24 24 8 10 0 1
2021 TEX P 23 0 1 1 0 0
2022 MIN P 25 0 1 2 0 0
2022 SFN P 5 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 82