Adam Kolarek, baseball player, 2017

Adam Kolarek

Born: 1/14/1989 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-06-29

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

Full name: Adam John Kolarek

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Biography

Adam Kolarek, born in 1989, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2017 to 2022. Known for his effective left-handed pitching, Kolarek made a significant impact in Major League Baseball with a career record of 11-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.62. He showcased his ability to handle pressure situations, accumulating 4 saves and striking out 101 batters during his tenure in the league. Kolarek's playing style was characterized by his strategic use of breaking balls and the ability to induce ground balls, making him a valuable asset in late-game situations. He was particularly noted for his effectiveness against left-handed hitters, which made him a sought-after option in bullpen roles. Competing during a time when the game increasingly relied on specialized relief pitchers, Kolarek carved out a niche for himself, demonstrating the evolving strategies in modern baseball. He retired from the game on May 28, 2022, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher in a highly competitive era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 4 175 0 0 0 4 149.3 143 60 13 43 101 3.62 0

Career ERA 3.62 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 15.4% 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
2017 TBR AL 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 8.3 9 6 4 4 6.48 — -
2018 TBR AL 1 0 31 0 0 0 2 34.3 38 15 5 19 3.93 4.15 (+5%) -
2019 TBR AL 4 3 54 0 0 0 1 43.3 39 19 14 36 3.95 4.51 (+12%) -
2019 LAD NL 2 0 26 0 0 0 0 11.7 9 1 2 9 0.77 4.51 (+83%) -
2020 LAD NL 3 0 20 0 0 0 1 19.0 11 2 4 13 0.95 4.45 (+79%) -
2021 OAK AL 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 9.0 15 8 5 4 8.00 4.27 (-88%) 0.0
2022 OAK AL 0 1 15 0 0 0 0 17.7 20 9 8 9 4.58 3.97 (-16%) -323.1
2023 LAD NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.3 1 0 0 2 0.00 — -
2023 NYN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.7 1 0 1 5 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
177 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
2017 TBR AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 TBR AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 TBR AL 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 LAD NL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 LAD NL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 OAK AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 OAK AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 LAD NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 NYN NL 4 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
7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2020 NLCS LAN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2020 NLDS1 LAN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2020 WS LAN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2019 NLDS1 LAN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 7 0 0 4.3 9 5 3 5 10.38

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2020 NLCS LAN 0 0 2 0 0 2.0 6 3 0 2 13.50
2020 NLDS1 LAN 0 0 1 0 0 0.7 3 2 2 0 27.00
2020 WS LAN 0 0 1 0 0 0.7 0 0 1 1 0.00
2019 NLDS1 LAN 0 0 3 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 1 0 0 1
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 175 0 18 31 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 TBA P 12 0 0 2 0 0
2018 TBA P 31 0 6 5 1 1
2019 TBA 1B 2 0 0 0 0 0
2019 TBA P 54 0 5 13 0 0
2019 LAN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 1
2019 LAN P 26 0 0 1 1 0
2020 LAN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2020 LAN P 20 0 2 4 0 0
2021 OAK P 12 0 1 1 0 0
2022 OAK P 15 0 2 3 0 0
2023 LAN P 1 0 1 0 0 0
2023 NYN P 4 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 175
First Base 3
Right Field 1