Joe Kohlman

Born: 1/28/1913 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 3/16/1974 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-26 | Final Game: 1938-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Joseph James Kohlman

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Biography

Joe Kohlman was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1913, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period from 1937 to 1938. During his career, he made a notable impact despite a limited appearance on the mound. Kohlman finished with a record of 1-0, showcasing his ability to secure a victory in his only decision. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.27, and he accumulated a total of 8 strikeouts over the course of his career. While he did not record any saves, his contribution to the teams he played for during the late 1930s reflects the challenges and competitive nature of the era. Kohlman's playing style was emblematic of the time, characterized by a focus on pitching strategy and a reliance on traditional techniques. The late 1930s were a transitional period in baseball, with the game beginning to evolve in various ways, including an increase in the use of specialized pitchers. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, Kohlman's journey through baseball exemplifies the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest level during a time when the sport was gaining popularity and facing new challenges.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	9	2	1	0	0	27.3	27	16	1	14	8	5.27	0

Career ERA 5.27 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 21.3% 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
1937	WSN	AL	1	0	2	2	1	0	0	13.0	15	6	3	3	4.15	4.34 (+4%)	-
1938	WSN	AL	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	14.3	12	10	11	5	6.28	4.35 (-44%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.125	0.125	0.125	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 54.5% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 63.5% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 68.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 66.1% 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
1937	WSN	AL	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	WSN	AL	7	3	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	9	0	2	4	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	WS1	P	2	0	0	1	0	0
1938	WS1	P	7	0	2	3	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9