Bartolo Colon #40
New York Mets
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- B/T: R/R
- 5' 11"/285
- Bartolo Colon
- Status: Voluntarily Retired List
- Nickname: Big Sexy
- Born: 5/24/1973 in Altamira, Dominican Republic
- MLB Debut: 4/04/1997
- Relationship(s): brother of Jose Colon
MiLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 86 | 37-15 | 2.54 | 428.0 | 428 | 1.13 |
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 565 | 247-188 | 4.12 | 3461.2 | 2535 | 1.31 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 299 | .084 | 1 | 11 | 0 | .199 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| MLB Career Stats | 299 | 11 | 25 | 1 | 11 | 0 | .084 | .092 | .199 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| MiLB Career Stats | 37 | 15 | 2.54 | 86 | 77 | 0 | 428.0 | 428 | 1.13 |
| MLB Career Stats | 247 | 188 | 4.12 | 565 | 552 | 0 | 3461.2 | 2535 | 1.31 |
Latest Transactions
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September 17, 2023 | RHP Bartolo Colon retired. |
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August 7, 2021 | Acereros del Norte activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the reserve list. |
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August 5, 2021 | Acereros del Norte placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the reserve list. |
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August 1, 2021 | Acereros del Norte activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the reserve list. |
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July 15, 2021 | RHP Bartolo Colon roster status changed by Acereros del Norte. |
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May 20, 2021 | Acereros del Norte activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the reserve list. |
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February 26, 2020 | Acereros del Norte signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon. |
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December 11, 2018 | Aguilas Cibaenas placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the reserve list. |
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November 26, 2018 | RHP Bartolo Colon assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas. |
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October 29, 2018 | RHP Bartolo Colon elected free agency. |
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September 1, 2018 | Texas Rangers activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the 10-day disabled list. |
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August 24, 2018 | Texas Rangers placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to August 21, 2018. Lower back strain. |
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April 2, 2018 | Texas Rangers selected the contract of RHP Bartolo Colon from Round Rock Express. |
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March 26, 2018 | Texas Rangers signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon to a minor league contract. |
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March 26, 2018 | RHP Bartolo Colon assigned to Round Rock Express. |
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March 24, 2018 | Texas Rangers released RHP Bartolo Colon. |
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February 4, 2018 | Texas Rangers signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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November 2, 2017 | RHP Bartolo Colon elected free agency. |
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October 4, 2017 | Minnesota Twins activated RHP Bartolo Colon. |
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October 3, 2017 | Minnesota Twins reassigned RHP Bartolo Colon to the minor leagues. |
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July 18, 2017 | Minnesota Twins selected the contract of RHP Bartolo Colon from Rochester Red Wings. |
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July 13, 2017 | RHP Bartolo Colon assigned to Rochester Red Wings. |
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July 7, 2017 | Minnesota Twins signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon to a minor league contract. |
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July 4, 2017 | Atlanta Braves released RHP Bartolo Colon. |
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June 29, 2017 | Atlanta Braves designated RHP Bartolo Colon for assignment. |
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June 28, 2017 | Atlanta Braves activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the 10-day disabled list. |
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June 6, 2017 | Atlanta Braves placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the 10-day disabled list. left oblique strain |
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November 17, 2016 | Atlanta Braves signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon. |
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November 3, 2016 | RHP Bartolo Colon elected free agency. |
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July 11, 2016 | RHP Bartolo Colon assigned to National League All-Stars. |
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December 18, 2015 | New York Mets signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon. |
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November 2, 2015 | RHP Bartolo Colon elected free agency. |
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August 22, 2014 | New York Mets activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the bereavement list. |
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August 19, 2014 | New York Mets placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the bereavement list. |
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December 14, 2013 | New York Mets signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon. |
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August 29, 2013 | Oakland Athletics activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the 15-day disabled list. |
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August 17, 2013 | Oakland Athletics placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 14, 2013. Left groin strain. |
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April 6, 2013 | Oakland Athletics activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the restricted list. |
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February 28, 2013 | Bartolo Colon roster status changed by Oakland Athletics. |
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November 3, 2012 | RHP Bartolo Colon elected free agency. |
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November 3, 2012 | Oakland Athletics signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon. |
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October 16, 2012 | RHP Bartolo Colon assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas. |
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August 22, 2012 | Oakland Athletics placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the restricted list. |
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July 3, 2012 | Oakland Athletics activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the 15-day disabled list. |
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June 23, 2012 | Oakland Athletics placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 18, 2012. strained right oblique |
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January 24, 2012 | Oakland Athletics signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon. |
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October 30, 2011 | RHP Bartolo Colon elected free agency. |
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October 7, 2011 | New York Yankees activated RHP Bartolo Colon. |
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July 2, 2011 | Bartolo Colon roster status changed by New York Yankees. |
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June 12, 2011 | New York Yankees placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the 15-day disabled list. strained left hamstring |
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March 30, 2011 | New York Yankees selected the contract of Bartolo Colon from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. |
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February 11, 2011 | New York Yankees invited non-roster RHP Bartolo Colon to spring training. |
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January 26, 2011 | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees signed free agent Bartolo Colon. |
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January 18, 2011 | RHP Bartolo Colon assigned to Criollos de Caguas. |
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December 26, 2010 | Leones del Escogido claimed RHP Bartolo Colon off waivers from Aguilas Cibaenas. |
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December 18, 2009 | Bartolo Colon assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas. |
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September 16, 2009 | Chicago White Sox released RHP Bartolo Colon. |
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July 29, 2009 | Chicago White Sox placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 25, 2009. Right elbow inflammation |
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July 24, 2009 | Chicago White Sox activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the 15-day disabled list. |
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July 19, 2009 | sent RHP Bartolo Colon on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Knights. |
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July 14, 2009 | Charlotte Knights sent RHP Bartolo Colon on a rehab assignment to Kannapolis Intimidators. |
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July 9, 2009 | Bartolo Colon assigned to Charlotte Knights. |
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June 9, 2009 | Chicago White Sox placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 8, 2009. Sore left knee. |
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Awards
AL Player of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 06/21/1998 | Cleveland Indians | AL |
| 09/24/2000 | Cleveland Indians | AL |
| 09/14/2003 | Chicago White Sox | AL |
AL Pitcher of the Month
| Month | ||
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| 06/1998 | Cleveland Indians | AL |
| 05/2002 | Cleveland Indians | AL |
| 08/2005 | Los Angeles Angels | AL |
| 06/2013 | Oakland Athletics | AL |
AL All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 1998 | Cleveland Indians | AL |
| 2005 | Los Angeles Angels | AL |
| 2013 | Oakland Athletics | AL |
AL Cy Young
| Year | ||
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| 2005 | Los Angeles Angels | AL |
MLB Players Choice AL Outstanding Pitcher
| Year | ||
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| 2005 | Los Angeles Angels | AL |
NL Player of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 09/07/2015 | New York Mets | NL |
| 05/08/2016 | New York Mets | NL |
NL All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2016 | New York Mets | NL |
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League Rankings
Doubles
| 2B | ||
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| 2018 | 35 | in AL |
| 2016 | 36 | in NL |
| 2015 | 41 | in NL |
| 2014 | 41 | in NL |
| 2005 | 42 | in AL |
| 2004 | 49 | in AL |
| 2003 | 44 | in AL |
| 2001 | 41 | in AL |
| 1999 | 40 | in AL |
| 1998 | 43 | in AL |
Strikeouts
| SO | ||
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| 2014 | 151 | in NL |
| 2011 | 135 | in AL |
| 2005 | 157 | in AL |
| 2004 | 158 | in AL |
| 2003 | 173 | in AL |
| 2001 | 201 | in AL |
| 2000 | 212 | in AL |
| 2000 | 4 | in INT |
| 1999 | 161 | in AL |
| 1998 | 158 | in AL |
At Bats
| AB | ||
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| 2016 | 745 | in NL |
| 2015 | 771 | in NL |
| 2014 | 799 | in NL |
| 2013 | 731 | in AL |
| 2005 | 847 | in AL |
| 2004 | 810 | in AL |
| 2003 | 899 | in AL |
| 2001 | 843 | in AL |
| 1999 | 766 | in AL |
| 1998 | 789 | in AL |
Innings Pitched
| IP | ||
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| 2016 | 191.2 | in NL |
| 2015 | 194.2 | in NL |
| 2014 | 202.1 | in NL |
| 2013 | 190.1 | in AL |
| 2005 | 222.2 | in AL |
| 2004 | 208.1 | in AL |
| 2003 | 242.0 | in AL |
| 2001 | 222.1 | in AL |
| 2000 | 188.0 | in AL |
| 2000 | 5.0 | in INT |
| 1999 | 205.0 | in AL |
| 1998 | 204.0 | in AL |
Wins
| Wins | ||
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| 2016 | 15 | in NL |
| 2015 | 14 | in NL |
| 2014 | 15 | in NL |
| 2013 | 18 | in AL |
| 2005 | 21 | in AL |
| 2004 | 18 | in AL |
| 2003 | 15 | in AL |
| 2001 | 14 | in AL |
| 2000 | 15 | in AL |
| 2000 | 1 | in INT |
| 1999 | 18 | in AL |
| 1998 | 14 | in AL |
Triples
| 3B | ||
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| 2018 | 10 | in AL |
| 2016 | 6 | in NL |
| 2013 | 4 | in AL |
| 2011 | 6 | in AL |
| 2005 | 5 | in AL |
| 2001 | 4 | in AL |
| 1999 | 4 | in AL |
Home Runs
| HR | ||
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| 2018 | 32 | in AL |
| 2016 | 24 | in NL |
| 2015 | 25 | in NL |
| 2014 | 22 | in NL |
| 2011 | 21 | in AL |
| 2005 | 26 | in AL |
| 2004 | 38 | in AL |
| 2003 | 30 | in AL |
| 2001 | 26 | in AL |
| 1999 | 24 | in AL |
Runs
| R | ||
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| 2018 | 97 | in AL |
| 2016 | 81 | in NL |
| 2015 | 94 | in NL |
| 2014 | 97 | in NL |
| 2004 | 122 | in AL |
| 2003 | 107 | in AL |
| 2001 | 106 | in AL |
Hits
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| 2018 | 172 | in AL |
| 2016 | 200 | in NL |
| 2015 | 217 | in NL |
| 2014 | 218 | in NL |
| 2013 | 193 | in AL |
| 2005 | 215 | in AL |
| 2004 | 215 | in AL |
| 2003 | 223 | in AL |
| 2001 | 220 | in AL |
Losses
| Losses | ||
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| 2018 | 12 | in AL |
| 2015 | 13 | in NL |
| 2014 | 13 | in NL |
| 2004 | 12 | in AL |
| 2003 | 13 | in AL |
| 2001 | 12 | in AL |
Total Bases
| TB | ||
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| 2018 | 323 | in AL |
| 2016 | 320 | in NL |
| 2015 | 337 | in NL |
| 2014 | 331 | in NL |
| 2005 | 345 | in AL |
| 2004 | 382 | in AL |
| 2003 | 361 | in AL |
| 2001 | 347 | in AL |
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