Alex Colome
Born: 12/31/1988 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2013-05-30 | Final Game: 2022-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Alexander Manuel Colome
Biography
Alex Colome, born in 1988, was a professional baseball pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from his debut in 2013 until his retirement in 2022. Known for his powerful arm and effective closing ability, Colome recorded a career win-loss record of 34-35 and maintained a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.36 over his tenure. His career was marked by a total of 477 strikeouts and 159 saves, highlighting his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Colome's skills on the mound earned him an All-Star selection during his career, a testament to his prowess as a reliever.
Colome played during a dynamic era of baseball characterized by an emphasis on bullpen specialization and the increasing importance of relief pitching in game strategy. His ability to close out games made him a valuable asset for the teams he played for, establishing him as one of the notable relief pitchers of his time. Throughout his career, Colome demonstrated resilience and consistency, becoming a reliable option for managers seeking to secure victories in the late innings. His legacy in the game is marked not only by his statistics but also by his influence on the evolving role of pitchers in modern baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 35 | 450 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 159 | 539.0 | 486 | 201 | 50 | 188 | 477 | 3.36 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | TBR | AL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 2.25 | - |
| 2014 | TBR | AL | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 2.66 | - |
| 2015 | TBR | AL | 8 | 5 | 43 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 109.7 | 112 | 48 | 31 | 88 | 3.94 | - |
| 2016 | TBR | AL | 2 | 4 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 56.7 | 43 | 12 | 15 | 71 | 1.91 | - |
| 2017 | TBR | AL | 2 | 3 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 66.7 | 57 | 24 | 23 | 58 | 3.24 | - |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 5 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46.3 | 35 | 13 | 13 | 49 | 2.53 | 448.9 |
| 2018 | TBR | AL | 2 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 21.7 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 23 | 4.15 | - |
| 2019 | CHW | AL | 4 | 5 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 61.0 | 42 | 19 | 23 | 55 | 2.80 | - |
| 2020 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 22.3 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 0.81 | - |
| 2021 | MIN | AL | 4 | 4 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 65.0 | 68 | 30 | 23 | 58 | 4.15 | 55.9 |
| 2022 | COL | NL | 2 | 7 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 47.0 | 57 | 30 | 22 | 32 | 5.74 | -675.8 |
| 2023 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | TBR | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TBR | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TBR | AL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | TBR | AL | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | TBR | AL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | TBR | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CHW | AL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | CHW | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | MIN | AL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | COL | NL | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | CHW | AL | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ALWC4 | CHA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ALWC4 | CHA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 450 | 19 | 26 | 50 | 5 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | TBA | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | TBA | P | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TBA | P | 43 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | TBA | P | 57 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | TBA | P | 65 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | P | 47 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | TBA | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | CHA | P | 62 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | CHA | P | 21 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | MIN | P | 67 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | COL | P | 53 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | CHA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 450 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Reliever of the Month | August |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TBA | AL | $521,700 |
| 2015 | TBA | AL | $510,800 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,032,500 | ||