Danny Kolb

Born: 3/29/1975 in Sterling, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-06-04 | Final Game: 2007-06-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Daniel Lee Kolb

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Biography

Danny Kolb, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 until 2007. Over the course of his career, he made a notable impact primarily as a relief pitcher, appearing in games for several teams, including the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers. Kolb's career record stood at 11-23, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 4.36. He accumulated a total of 177 strikeouts and registered 73 saves, showcasing his ability to close out games and contribute significantly to his teams' bullpens. Kolb earned an All-Star selection during his career, highlighting his performance during a season when he effectively utilized his pitching repertoire to navigate the challenging landscape of competitive baseball in the early 2000s. His tenure coincided with a period in the sport characterized by high offensive outputs and evolving pitching strategies, making his achievements all the more significant. Known for his resilience on the mound, Kolb remains a part of the rich history of Major League Baseball as a player who contributed to the game during a transformative era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 23 290 0 0 0 73 286.7 301 139 20 134 177 4.36 0

Career ERA 4.36 vs. league average 4.48 across their career seasons — near 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
1999 TEX AL 2 1 16 0 0 0 0 31.0 33 16 15 15 4.65 4.71 (+1%) 121.0
2000 TEX AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.7 5 5 2 0 67.50 — 0.0
2001 TEX AL 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 15.3 15 8 10 15 4.70 4.42 (-6%) -125.8
2002 TEX AL 3 6 34 0 0 0 1 32.0 27 15 22 20 4.22 4.28 (+1%) 2.8
2003 MIL NL 1 2 37 0 0 0 21 41.3 34 9 19 39 1.96 4.40 (+55%) 1224.1
2004 MIL NL 0 4 64 0 0 0 39 57.3 50 19 15 21 2.98 4.46 (+33%) 762.6
2005 ATL NL 3 8 65 0 0 0 11 57.7 78 38 29 39 5.93 4.29 (-38%) -93.8
2006 MIL NL 2 2 53 0 0 0 1 48.3 53 26 20 26 4.84 4.53 (-7%) 93.5
2007 PIT NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.0 6 3 2 2 9.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
290 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1999 TEX AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 TEX AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 TEX AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 TEX AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 MIL NL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 MIL NL 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 ATL NL 65 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 MIL NL 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 PIT NL 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 290 0 9 36 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 TEX P 16 0 1 7 0 0
2000 TEX P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2001 TEX P 17 0 0 0 0 0
2002 TEX P 34 0 2 6 0 0
2003 MIL P 37 0 2 4 0 0
2004 MIL P 64 0 2 10 1 1
2005 ATL P 65 0 2 4 1 0
2006 MIL P 53 0 0 4 1 0
2007 PIT P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 290

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 MIL NL $2,000,000
2005 ATL NL $3,400,000
2004 MIL NL $1,500,000
2002 TEX AL $260,000
2001 TEX AL $202,500
1999 TEX AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $7,562,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Illinois State University Normal IL 1994