Corey Kluber, baseball player, 2011-2023

Corey Kluber

Born: 4/10/1986 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-09-01 | Final Game: 2023-06-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Corey Scott Kluber

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Biography

Corey Kluber, born in 1986, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his exceptional skill on the mound and his ability to dominate opposing hitters. Over the course of his career from 2011 to 2023, Kluber compiled a record of 116 wins and 77 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.44. He struck out 1,725 batters and recorded a single save, showcasing his prowess as a strikeout artist while primarily serving as a starting pitcher. Kluber's career was highlighted by multiple accolades, including two Cy Young Awards and three All-Star selections, solidifying his status as one of the premier pitchers of his generation. His playing style was characterized by a blend of precision and power, relying on a devastating repertoire that included a sharp breaking ball and a commanding fastball. Kluber's impact extended beyond individual statistics, as he played a significant role in the success of the Cleveland Indians, helping to elevate the team during a competitive era in baseball. His contributions to the game and his remarkable achievements have left a lasting legacy in the world of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
116 77 271 260 18 8 1 1641.7 1486 627 177 368 1725 3.44 0

Career ERA 3.44 vs. league average 4.12 across their career seasons — 16.5% better 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
2011 CLE AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.3 6 4 3 5 8.31 — 0.0
2012 CLE AL 2 5 12 12 0 0 0 63.0 76 36 18 54 5.14 4.01 (-28%) -431.7
2013 CLE AL 11 5 26 24 0 0 0 147.3 153 63 33 136 3.85 3.87 (avg) 2149.8
2014 CLE AL 18 9 34 34 3 1 0 235.7 207 64 51 269 2.44 3.74 (+35%) 8607.5
2015 CLE AL 9 16 32 32 4 0 0 222.0 189 86 45 245 3.49 3.96 (+12%) 5745.8
2016 CLE AL 18 9 32 32 3 2 0 215.0 170 75 57 227 3.14 4.19 (+25%) 5229.5
2017 CLE AL 18 4 29 29 5 3 0 203.7 141 51 36 265 2.25 4.36 (+48%) 9858.4
2018 CLE AL 20 7 33 33 2 1 0 215.0 179 69 34 222 2.89 4.15 (+30%) 5755.6
2019 CLE AL 2 3 7 7 0 0 0 35.7 44 23 15 38 5.80 4.51 (-29%) 404.1
2020 TEX AL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 1 1 0.00 — 0.0
2021 NYY AL 5 3 16 16 1 1 0 80.0 74 34 33 82 3.83 4.27 (+10%) -
2022 TBR AL 10 10 31 31 0 0 0 164.0 178 79 21 139 4.34 3.97 (-9%) -
2023 BOS AL 3 6 15 9 0 0 1 55.0 69 43 21 42 7.04 4.33 (-62%) -3862.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
273 28 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 15 0.107 0.138 0.143 0.281 0.0

Career AVG .107 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 57.3% below league average.

Career OBP .138 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 65.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.281 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 61.4% 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
2011 CLE AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 CLE AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 CLE AL 26 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 CLE AL 36 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2015 CLE AL 32 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 CLE AL 32 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2017 CLE AL 29 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2018 CLE AL 33 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 CLE AL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2020 TEX AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 NYY AL 16 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2022 TBR AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 BOS AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2022 ALWC1 TBA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2018 ALDS2 CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 ALDS1 CLE 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2016 ALCS CLE 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2016 ALDS2 CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2016 WS CLE 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
4 4 10 9 0 47.0 45 21 13 48 4.02

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2022 ALWC1 TBA 0 1 1 0 0 1.7 1 1 0 1 5.40
2018 ALDS2 CLE 0 1 1 1 0 4.7 6 4 2 2 7.71
2017 ALDS1 CLE 0 1 2 2 0 6.3 10 9 3 10 12.79
2016 ALCS CLE 1 1 2 2 0 11.3 10 2 4 13 1.59
2016 ALDS2 CLE 1 0 1 1 0 7.0 3 0 3 7 0.00
2016 WS CLE 2 0 3 3 0 16.0 15 5 1 15 2.81

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 271 260 117 131 6 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 CLE P 3 0 0 0 0 0
2012 CLE P 12 12 9 5 0 1
2013 CLE P 26 24 12 18 1 1
2014 CLE P 34 34 14 17 0 1
2015 CLE P 32 32 16 25 0 2
2016 CLE P 32 32 19 17 1 1
2017 CLE P 29 29 15 16 1 1
2018 CLE P 33 33 19 13 0 0
2019 CLE P 7 7 0 3 0 0
2020 TEX P 1 1 0 0 0 0
2021 NYA P 16 16 4 5 1 0
2022 TBA P 31 31 7 9 1 1
2023 BOS P 15 9 2 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 271

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2021 Player of the Week Week of 2021-05-01
2021 Player of the Week Week of 2021-05-22
2018 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
2017 Cy Young Award
2017 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher
2017 Pitcher of the Month August
2017 Pitcher of the Month June
2017 Pitcher of the Month September
2017 Player of the Week Week of 2017-06-24
2017 Player of the Week Week of 2017-09-16
2017 This Year in Baseball Best Pitcher Esurance
2016 Pitcher of the Month August
2016 TSN All-Star SP
2016 TSN Pitcher of the Year
2014 Cy Young Award
2014 Pitcher of the Month September
2014 Player of the Week Week of 2014-09-21
2014 This Year in Baseball Breakout Pitcher of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2013 Player of the Week Week of 2013-06-16

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CLE AL $4,700,000
2015 CLE AL $1,200,000
2014 CLE AL $514,000
Total Career Earnings $6,414,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stetson University DeLand FL 2005, 2006, 2007

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2018 Cy Young Award AL 3rd 71.0 210 0
2017 Cy Young Award AL 1st 204.0 210 28
2017 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 101.0 420 0
2016 Cy Young Award AL 3rd 98.0 210 3
2016 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 1.0 420 0
2015 Cy Young Award AL 9th 4.0 210 0
2014 Cy Young Award AL 1st 169.0 210 17
2014 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 45.0 420 0