Tony Cogan
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001)
Tony Cogan was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2001 for the Kansas City Royals. Across 39 career appearances, he went 0-4 with a 5.84 ERA and 17 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-04-02
- Last Game
- 2001-08-12
Full name: Anthony Michael Cogan
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | KCA | AL | 0 | 4 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.2 | 32 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 5.84 | 4.42 (-32%) | -1931.2 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 4 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.2 | 32 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 5.84 | — | -1,931 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | KCA | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (78 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 12.0 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 4.50 |
| Away | 23 | 12.2 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7.11 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-12 | KCR | DET | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-08-04 | KCR | MIN | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-08-03 | KCR | MIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001-07-27 | KCR | OAK | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-07-23 | KCR | OAK | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001-07-21 | KCR | OAK | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-07-17 | KCR | CHC | L | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-07-16 | KCR | CHC | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-07-07 | KCR | HOU | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-07-04 | KCR | DET | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 39 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | KCA | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $200,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
Tony Cogan: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tony Cogan debuted on April 2, 2001 and played a final game on August 12, 2001. Cogan's only club in the season tables is the Kansas City Royals. Listed as a pitcher, Cogan both batted and threw left-handed. Height and weight on file: 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds. Cogan was born on December 21, 1976, in Chicago, IL, USA. Cogan's full given name, per the bio, is Anthony Michael Cogan.
Across 39 games (0 starts), Cogan recorded 0 wins against 4 losses with a 5.84 ERA. Also on Cogan's record: 17 strikeouts. The league ERA over Cogan's seasons was 4.42, so the 5.84 figure ran 32.2% worse than average. Cogan's only pitching season is 2001: 39 games, 17 strikeouts.
The one salary on file is $200,000, for 2001. Before the majors, Cogan played college baseball at Stanford University (1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999). Retrosheet box scores cover 78 of Cogan's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Cogan appears at one position only: pitcher, in 39 games. Fielding on the mound produced 3 putouts and 3 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Cogan
- Was Tony Cogan a pitcher?
- Yes. Tony Cogan pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 17 strikeouts.
- What was Tony Cogan's career ERA?
- Tony Cogan finished with a 5.84 career ERA, going 0-4 with 17 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tony Cogan have?
- Tony Cogan recorded 17 career strikeouts.
- Is Tony Cogan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tony Cogan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Tony Cogan play for?
- Tony Cogan played for the Kansas City Royals.