Josh Collmenter
Born: 2/7/1986 in Homer, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-04-17 | Final Game: 2017-05-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Joshua Michael Collmenter
Biography
Josh Collmenter, born in 1986, was a talented pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2011 until his retirement in 2017. Over the course of his career, Collmenter showcased his skills primarily with the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he developed a reputation for his unique pitching style and effective use of off-speed pitches. With a career record of 38-35 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.64, he proved to be a reliable option on the mound during his tenure in the league.
Collmenter accumulated a total of 494 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, demonstrating his ability to both start and relieve games effectively. His contributions came during a competitive era of baseball, where pitchers faced increasingly powerful lineups, yet he managed to maintain a commendable level of performance. Known for his competitive spirit and work ethic, Collmenter left a lasting impression on fans and players alike before concluding his professional career on May 24, 2017.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 35 | 214 | 78 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 695.3 | 665 | 281 | 88 | 168 | 494 | 3.64 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | AZ | NL | 10 | 10 | 31 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 154.3 | 137 | 58 | 28 | 100 | 3.38 | - |
| 2012 | AZ | NL | 5 | 3 | 28 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90.3 | 92 | 37 | 22 | 80 | 3.69 | - |
| 2013 | AZ | NL | 5 | 5 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92.0 | 79 | 32 | 33 | 85 | 3.13 | - |
| 2014 | AZ | NL | 11 | 9 | 33 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 179.3 | 163 | 69 | 39 | 115 | 3.46 | - |
| 2015 | AZ | NL | 4 | 6 | 44 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 121.0 | 129 | 51 | 24 | 63 | 3.79 | - |
| 2016 | AZ | NL | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 4.84 | - |
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 2.37 | -129.9 |
| 2017 | ATL | NL | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 29 | 17 | 6 | 18 | 9.00 | -1319.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | 154 | 8 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 56 | 0.123 | 0.182 | 0.136 | 0.318 | -499.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | AZ | NL | 31 | 40 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | AZ | NL | 28 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | AZ | NL | 49 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | AZ | NL | 33 | 54 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.111 | -499.4 |
| 2015 | AZ | NL | 44 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | AZ | NL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | ATL | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NLDS2 | ARI | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1.29 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NLDS2 | ARI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1.29 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 214 | 78 | 49 | 85 | 0 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ARI | P | 31 | 24 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | ARI | P | 28 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | ARI | P | 49 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | ARI | P | 33 | 28 | 13 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | ARI | P | 44 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | ARI | P | 15 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | ATL | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | ATL | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 214 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ARI | NL | $1,400,000 |
| 2014 | ARI | NL | $925,000 |
| 2013 | ARI | NL | $504,000 |
| 2012 | ARI | NL | $486,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,315,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant | MI | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 5th | 5.0 | 160 | 0 |