Gary Kolb

Born: 3/13/1940 in Rock Falls, IL, USA

Died: 7/3/2019 in Charleston, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-09-07 | Final Game: 1969-09-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 194 lbs

Full name: Gary Alan Kolb

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Biography

Gary Kolb, born in 1940, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1960 until 1969. Known primarily as a position player, Kolb appeared in 293 games throughout his career. While he faced challenges at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .209, he contributed to his teams with 94 hits, 6 home runs, and 29 RBIs. His speed on the bases was notable, as he recorded 10 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game beyond his offensive statistics. Kolb's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by an evolving game that began to see more emphasis on speed and athleticism. Although he may not have been among the most celebrated players of his time, Kolb's role as a consistent presence in the outfield and his contributions to various teams highlighted the depth of talent in the league during the 1960s. After his retirement on September 1, 1969, Kolb remained a part of baseball history, representing a period of transition and the diverse skill sets that players brought to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
293	450	63	94	9	6	6	29	10	46	104	0.209	0.281	0.296	0.577	-467.0

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career SLG .296 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.577 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 16.1% 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
1960	STL	NL	9	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	STL	NL	6	14	1	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.357	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	STL	NL	75	96	23	26	1	5	3	10	2	22	26	0.271	.246 (+10%)	.308 (+31%)	.371 (+29%)	.680 (+30%)	557.9
1964	ATL	NL	36	64	7	12	1	0	0	2	3	6	10	0.188	.250 (-25%)	.312 (-18%)	.377 (-46%)	.690 (-33%)	-329.1
1965	ATL	NL	24	27	3	7	0	0	0	1	0	1	6	0.259	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	NYN	NL	40	90	8	15	2	0	1	7	3	3	28	0.167	.245 (-32%)	.310 (-38%)	.371 (-40%)	.682 (-39%)	0.0
1968	PIT	NL	74	119	16	26	4	1	2	6	2	11	17	0.218	.236 (-8%)	.298 (-5%)	.340 (-6%)	.638 (-5%)	-102.3
1969	PIT	NL	29	37	4	3	1	0	0	3	0	2	14	0.081	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	3	0	0	1
2B	7	7	7	10	2	1
3B	13	7	6	14	4	3
C	20	7	54	7	0	1
OF	147	71	157	7	6	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1960	SLN	OF	2	0	4	0	0	0
1962	SLN	OF	6	4	9	0	0	0
1963	SLN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1963	SLN	C	1	0	2	0	0	0
1963	SLN	OF	58	20	50	1	1	1
1964	ML1	2B	6	6	5	9	2	1
1964	ML1	3B	7	4	3	8	2	1
1964	ML1	C	2	0	6	0	0	0
1964	ML1	OF	14	5	12	0	0	0
1965	ML1	OF	13	3	11	0	0	0
1965	NYN	1B	1	0	3	0	0	1
1965	NYN	3B	1	0	0	1	1	1
1965	NYN	OF	29	23	37	4	1	0
1968	PIT	2B	1	1	2	1	0	0
1968	PIT	3B	4	3	3	5	1	1
1968	PIT	C	10	2	17	3	0	1
1968	PIT	OF	25	16	34	2	4	1
1969	PIT	C	7	5	29	4	0	0