Mike Koplove

Born: 8/30/1976 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-06 | Final Game: 2007-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Michael Paul Koplove

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Biography

Mike Koplove, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2007. Known for his versatility and effectiveness out of the bullpen, Koplove played a significant role during an era characterized by the increasing specialization of relief pitchers. He concluded his career with a record of 15-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.82, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure while contributing to his team's success. Throughout his time in the league, Koplove struck out 175 batters and recorded 2 saves, demonstrating a knack for getting crucial outs when needed. His playing style was defined by a combination of resilience and strategic pitching, allowing him to navigate through the challenges of a highly competitive environment. While he may not have been a household name, Koplove's contributions to the teams he played for during the mid-2000s reflected the evolving dynamics of pitching roles in baseball, and his career remains a testament to the depth of talent that exists beyond the superstars of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
15	7	222	0	0	0	2	254.7	231	108	19	103	175	3.82	0

Career ERA 3.82 vs. league average 4.41 across their career seasons — 13.4% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2001	AZ	NL	0	1	9	0	10.0	8	4	9	14	3.60	4.42 (+19%)	-
2002	AZ	NL	6	1	55	0	61.7	47	23	23	46	3.36	4.28 (+22%)	-
2003	AZ	NL	3	0	31	0	37.7	31	9	10	27	2.15	4.40 (+51%)	-
2004	AZ	NL	4	4	76	2	86.7	86	39	37	55	4.05	4.46 (+9%)	-
2005	AZ	NL	2	1	44	0	49.7	48	28	20	28	5.07	4.29 (-18%)	-
2006	AZ	NL	0	0	2	0	3.0	5	1	2	1	3.00	—	-
2007	CLE	AL	0	0	5	0	6.0	6	4	2	4	6.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
222	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2001	AZ	NL	9	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2002	AZ	NL	55	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
2003	AZ	NL	31	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2004	AZ	NL	76	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2005	AZ	NL	44	2	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2006	AZ	NL	2	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
2007	CLE	AL	5	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	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
2002	NLDS2	ARI	1	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	1	1	0	0	1.3	2	1	0	1	6.75

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
2002	NLDS2	ARI	0	1	1	0	0	1.3	2	1	0	1	6.75

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	222	0	10	56	2	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
2001	ARI	P	9	0	1	0	0
2002	ARI	P	55	2	12	0	2
2003	ARI	P	31	0	10	0	0
2004	ARI	P	76	6	23	2	4
2005	ARI	P	44	2	7	0	0
2006	ARI	P	2	0	2	0	0
2007	CLE	P	5	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	222

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2005	ARI	NL	$825,000
2004	ARI	NL	$330,000
2003	ARI	NL	$300,000
Total Career Earnings			$1,455,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Delaware	Newark	DE	1998
Northwestern University	Evanston	IL	1996, 1997