Matt Koch, baseball player, 2016

Matt Koch

Born: 11/2/1990 in Cherokee, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-09-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Matthew David Koch

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Biography

Matt Koch, born in 1990, is an active professional baseball pitcher who has been making his mark in Major League Baseball since his debut in 2016. As of September 9, 2023, Koch holds a career record of 9-8 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.18, showcasing his role as a reliable option on the mound. Throughout his career, he has recorded 99 strikeouts and has secured 2 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute both in high-leverage situations and as a starter. Koch's playing style is characterized by his ability to mix pitches effectively, which has allowed him to remain competitive in the league. He continues to adapt to the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball, where the emphasis on strikeouts and analytics has transformed how pitchers approach their craft. As he progresses in his career, Koch is poised to leave a lasting impact on the game, serving as a testament to the perseverance and skill necessary to thrive in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 8 81 17 0 0 2 168.7 177 97 38 42 99 5.18 0

Career ERA 5.18 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 22.5% 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 AZ NL 1 1 7 2 0 0 1 18.0 9 4 4 10 2.00 4.19 (+52%) -
2017 AZ NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 2 3 1 0 0.00 — -
2018 AZ NL 5 5 19 14 0 0 0 86.7 88 40 22 50 4.15 4.15 (avg) -
2019 AZ NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 20.7 29 21 4 9 9.15 4.51 (-103%) -
2022 SEA AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.3 5 4 1 3 8.31 — 0.0
2023 COL NL 3 2 39 1 0 0 0 38.7 41 22 9 27 5.12 4.33 (-18%) -714.9
2024 COL NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0.3 3 3 1 0 81.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
81 26 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 19 0.038 0.167 0.038 0.205 0.0

Career AVG .038 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 84.6% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career SLG .038 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 90.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.205 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 72.0% 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 AZ NL 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2017 AZ NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 AZ NL 19 17 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 11 0.059 — — — — 0.0
2019 AZ NL 9 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2022 SEA AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 COL NL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 COL NL 2 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 81 16 11 14 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 ARI P 7 2 0 0 0 0
2017 ARI P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2018 ARI P 19 13 7 8 0 1
2019 ARI P 9 0 2 1 0 0
2022 SEA P 4 0 0 1 0 0
2023 COL P 39 1 2 4 0 0
2024 COL P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 81