Michael Kohn, baseball player, 2010-2015

Michael Kohn

Born: 6/26/1986 in Camden, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-07-26 | Final Game: 2015-05-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Michael Thomas Kohn

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Biography

Michael Kohn, born in 1986, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2015. Known for his strong arm and ability to generate strikeouts, Kohn finished his career with a record of 5-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.52. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 111 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness as both a reliever and spot starter. Kohn's playing career coincided with a period of transition in baseball, where the emphasis on strikeout capability became increasingly important. His ability to miss bats and control games made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he may not have garnered the spotlight of some of his contemporaries, Kohn's contributions on the mound were meaningful in an era that celebrated power pitching and the strategic use of bullpens. After his retirement on May 4, 2015, he left behind a legacy as a dedicated competitor who made an impact during his time in the majors.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 6 132 0 0 0 2 115.0 84 45 14 79 111 3.52 0

Career ERA 3.52 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 10.1% 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
2010 LAA AL 2 0 24 0 0 0 1 21.3 17 5 16 20 2.11 4.08 (+48%) 335.2
2011 LAA AL 0 1 14 0 0 0 1 12.3 14 10 9 9 7.30 3.94 (-85%) -1972.2
2013 LAA AL 1 4 63 0 0 0 0 53.0 42 22 28 52 3.74 3.87 (+3%) -926.6
2014 LAA AL 2 1 25 0 0 0 0 23.7 11 8 20 26 3.04 3.74 (+19%) -316.6
2015 ATL NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 4.7 0 0 6 4 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
132 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
2010 LAA AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 LAA AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 LAA AL 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 LAA AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 ATL NL 6 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 132 0 6 10 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 LAA P 24 0 2 5 1 0
2011 LAA P 14 0 1 1 1 0
2013 LAA P 63 0 2 4 0 0
2014 LAA P 25 0 1 0 0 0
2015 ATL P 6 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 132

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 LAA AL $515,000
2012 LAA AL $481,500
2011 LAA AL $414,000
Total Career Earnings $1,410,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of Charleston Charleston SC 2007, 2008
University of South Carolina Upstate Spartanburg SC 2005, 2006