Vince Colbert
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1970-1972)
Vince Colbert was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1972 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 3 seasons. Across 95 career appearances, he went 9-14 with a 4.57 ERA and 127 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1970-05-19
- Last Game
- 1972-09-16
Full name: Vincent Norman Colbert
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31.0 | 37 | 25 | 16 | 17 | 7.26 | 3.89 (-87%) | -758.2 |
| 1971 | CLE | AL | 7 | 6 | 50 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 142.2 | 140 | 63 | 71 | 74 | 3.97 | 3.47 (-15%) | -2020.7 |
| 1972 | CLE | AL | 1 | 7 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 74.2 | 74 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 4.58 | 3.26 (-40%) | -2560.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 9 | 14 | 95 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 248.1 | 251 | 126 | 125 | 127 | 4.57 | — | -5,339 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 51 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22 | .157 | .218 | .196 | .414 | 0 |
Career AVG .157 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.
Career OBP .218 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.
Career SLG .196 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 46.8% below league average.
Career OPS .414 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CLE | AL | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CLE | AL | 52 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .138 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | CLE | AL | 23 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 98 | 51 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22 | .157 | — | — | — | — | 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 (193 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 54 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .278 |
| Away | 44 | 33 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .091 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 51 | 116.2 | 119 | 56 | 46 | 66 | 4.32 |
| Away | 44 | 131.2 | 132 | 70 | 79 | 61 | 4.78 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-09-16 | CLE | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-06 | CLE | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-05 | CLE | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-07-18 | CLE | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-07-13 | CLE | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-07-09 | CLE | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972-07-07 | CLE | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-07-02 | CLE | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-06-27 | CLE | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-06-26 | CLE | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-09-16 | CLE | BOS | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-06 | CLE | MIL | — | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-05 | CLE | DET | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972-07-18 | CLE | KCR | L | 1.2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-07-13 | CLE | TEX | — | 3.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972-07-09 | CLE | KCR | — | 6.0 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972-07-07 | CLE | KCR | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-07-02 | CLE | NYY | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972-06-27 | CLE | BOS | L | 3.1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972-06-20 | CLE | MIN | L | 3.0 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 95 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University | Greenville | NC | 1967, 1968 |
| College of Eastern Utah | Price | UT | 1965, 1966 |
Vince Colbert: the record in brief
According to the bio, Vince Colbert debuted on May 19, 1970 and played a final game on September 16, 1972. Colbert's only club in the season tables is the Cleveland Indians. Born on December 20, 1945, in Washington, DC, USA, Colbert is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds. Colbert's full given name, per the bio, is Vincent Norman Colbert.
Colbert's career pitching line is 9 wins, 14 losses and a 4.57 ERA over 95 appearances. The totals include 127 strikeouts. Against a 3.54 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.57 mark was 28.9% worse. The best win total was 7, in 1971. In 1971, one of the busiest seasons, Colbert posted a 3.97 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.47.
As a hitter, Colbert batted .157 on 8 hits.
Colbert appears at one position only: pitcher, in 95 games. Fielding on the mound produced 14 putouts and 47 assists against 5 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vince Colbert
- What years did Vince Colbert play?
- Vince Colbert played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1972.
- Was Vince Colbert a pitcher?
- Yes. Vince Colbert pitched in the major leagues, recording 9 wins and 127 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Vince Colbert hit?
- Vince Colbert hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Vince Colbert play for?
- Vince Colbert played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (1970–1972).
- What were Vince Colbert's career stats?
- In 95 games, Vince Colbert went 9-14 with a 4.57 ERA, 127 strikeouts, 248.1 innings pitched, and 4 saves.
- What position did Vince Colbert play?
- Vince Colbert played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Vince Colbert and how much did he weigh?
- Vince Colbert was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Vince Colbert's career ERA?
- Vince Colbert finished with a 4.57 career ERA, going 9-14 with 127 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Vince Colbert have?
- Vince Colbert recorded 127 career strikeouts.
- Is Vince Colbert in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Vince Colbert has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.