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
86	37-15	2.54	428.0	428	1.13

G	W-L	ERA	IP	SO	WHIP
86	37-15	2.54	428.0	428	1.13

MLB Career Stats

G	W-L	ERA	IP	SO	WHIP
565	247-188	4.12	3461.2	2535	1.31

G	W-L	ERA	IP	SO	WHIP
565	247-188	4.12	3461.2	2535	1.31

MLB Career Stats

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
299	.084	1	11	0	.199

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
299	.084	1	11	0	.199

Year	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	OPS
MLB Career Stats	299	11	25	1	11	0	.084	.092	.199

Year	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	OPS
MLB Career Stats	299	11	25	1	11	0	.084	.092	.199

Year	W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	SO	WHIP
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

Year	W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	SO	WHIP
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

Team	Date	Transaction
	September 17, 2023	RHP Bartolo Colon retired.
	August 7, 2021	Acereros del Norte activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the reserve list.
	August 5, 2021	Acereros del Norte placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the reserve list.
	August 1, 2021	Acereros del Norte activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the reserve list.
	July 15, 2021	RHP Bartolo Colon roster status changed by Acereros del Norte.
	May 20, 2021	Acereros del Norte activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the reserve list.
	February 26, 2020	Acereros del Norte signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon.
	December 11, 2018	Aguilas Cibaenas placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the reserve list.
	November 26, 2018	RHP Bartolo Colon assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas.
	October 29, 2018	RHP Bartolo Colon elected free agency.
	September 1, 2018	Texas Rangers activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the 10-day disabled list.
	August 24, 2018	Texas Rangers placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to August 21, 2018. Lower back strain.
	April 2, 2018	Texas Rangers selected the contract of RHP Bartolo Colon from Round Rock Express.
	March 26, 2018	RHP Bartolo Colon assigned to Round Rock Express.
	March 26, 2018	Texas Rangers signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon to a minor league contract.
	March 24, 2018	Texas Rangers released RHP Bartolo Colon.
	February 4, 2018	Texas Rangers signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
	November 2, 2017	RHP Bartolo Colon elected free agency.
	October 4, 2017	Minnesota Twins activated RHP Bartolo Colon.
	October 3, 2017	Minnesota Twins reassigned RHP Bartolo Colon to the minor leagues.
	July 18, 2017	Minnesota Twins selected the contract of RHP Bartolo Colon from Rochester Red Wings.
	July 13, 2017	RHP Bartolo Colon assigned to Rochester Red Wings.
	July 7, 2017	Minnesota Twins signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon to a minor league contract.
	July 4, 2017	Atlanta Braves released RHP Bartolo Colon.
	June 29, 2017	Atlanta Braves designated RHP Bartolo Colon for assignment.
	June 28, 2017	Atlanta Braves activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the 10-day disabled list.
	June 6, 2017	Atlanta Braves placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the 10-day disabled list. left oblique strain
	November 17, 2016	Atlanta Braves signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon.
	November 3, 2016	RHP Bartolo Colon elected free agency.
	July 11, 2016	RHP Bartolo Colon assigned to National League All-Stars.
	December 18, 2015	New York Mets signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon.
	November 2, 2015	RHP Bartolo Colon elected free agency.
	August 22, 2014	New York Mets activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the bereavement list.
	August 19, 2014	New York Mets placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the bereavement list.
	December 14, 2013	New York Mets signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon.
	August 29, 2013	Oakland Athletics activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the 15-day disabled list.
	August 17, 2013	Oakland Athletics placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 14, 2013. Left groin strain.
	April 6, 2013	Oakland Athletics activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the restricted list.
	February 28, 2013	Bartolo Colon roster status changed by Oakland Athletics.
	November 3, 2012	Oakland Athletics signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon.
	November 3, 2012	RHP Bartolo Colon elected free agency.
	October 16, 2012	RHP Bartolo Colon assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas.
	August 22, 2012	Oakland Athletics placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the restricted list.
	July 3, 2012	Oakland Athletics activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the 15-day disabled list.
	June 23, 2012	Oakland Athletics placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 18, 2012. strained right oblique
	January 24, 2012	Oakland Athletics signed free agent RHP Bartolo Colon.
	October 30, 2011	RHP Bartolo Colon elected free agency.
	October 7, 2011	New York Yankees activated RHP Bartolo Colon.
	July 2, 2011	Bartolo Colon roster status changed by New York Yankees.
	June 12, 2011	New York Yankees placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the 15-day disabled list. strained left hamstring
	March 30, 2011	New York Yankees selected the contract of Bartolo Colon from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees.
	February 11, 2011	New York Yankees invited non-roster RHP Bartolo Colon to spring training.
	January 26, 2011	Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees signed free agent Bartolo Colon.
	January 18, 2011	RHP Bartolo Colon assigned to Criollos de Caguas.
	December 26, 2010	Leones del Escogido claimed RHP Bartolo Colon off waivers from Aguilas Cibaenas.
	December 18, 2009	Bartolo Colon assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas.
	September 16, 2009	Chicago White Sox released RHP Bartolo Colon.
	July 29, 2009	Chicago White Sox placed RHP Bartolo Colon on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 25, 2009. Right elbow inflammation
	July 24, 2009	Chicago White Sox activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the 15-day disabled list.
	July 19, 2009	sent RHP Bartolo Colon on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Knights.
	July 14, 2009	Charlotte Knights sent RHP Bartolo Colon on a rehab assignment to Kannapolis Intimidators.
	July 9, 2009	Bartolo Colon assigned to Charlotte Knights.
	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
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
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
1998	Cleveland Indians	AL
2005	Los Angeles Angels	AL
2013	Oakland Athletics	AL

AL Cy Young

Year
2005	Los Angeles Angels	AL

MLB Players Choice AL Outstanding Pitcher

Year
2005	Los Angeles Angels	AL

NL Player of the Week

Week
09/07/2015	New York Mets	NL
05/08/2016	New York Mets	NL

NL All-Star

Year
2016	New York Mets	NL

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League Rankings

Doubles

	2B
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

	H
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
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
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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