Craig Colbert
Born: 2/13/1965 in Iowa City, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-04-06 | Final Game: 1993-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Craig Charles Colbert
Biography
Craig Colbert was a professional baseball player born in 1965, who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1993. Primarily known as a position player, Colbert had a brief but notable career, appearing in 72 games during his time in the league. He recorded 35 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 21 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .215. Colbert also showcased his speed on the bases, contributing 1 stolen base to his overall statistics.
Colbert's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the increasing popularity of the game in the early 1990s. While not a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the depth and resilience often required of role players in the league. As a member of the baseball community, Colbert demonstrated the spirit of perseverance, embodying the journey of many athletes striving to make their mark in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 163 | 12 | 35 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 12 | 35 | 0.215 | 0.266 | 0.319 | 0.585 | -331.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | SFG | NL | 49 | 126 | 10 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 22 | 0.230 | -331.2 |
| 1993 | SFG | NL | 23 | 37 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.162 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 10 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| C | 45 | 29 | 191 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | SFN | C | 35 | 22 | 140 | 13 | 1 | 4 |
| 1992 | SFN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SFN | 3B | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | SFN | C | 10 | 7 | 51 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | SFN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SFN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 45 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa | OK | 1984, 1985, 1986 |