Erik Komatsu
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012)
Erik Komatsu was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 2012 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Minnesota Twins. In 30 career games, he hit .216 with 11 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-04-06
- Last Game
- 2012-05-22
Full name: Erik Jordan Komatsu
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 51 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | .216 | .293 | .216 | .509 | 0 |
Career AVG .216 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.
Career OBP .293 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.
Career SLG .216 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 46.8% below league average.
Career OPS .509 vs. league average .724 across their career seasons — 29.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SLN | NL | 15 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 15 | 32 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .219 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 30 | 51 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | .216 | — | — | — | — | 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 (30 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 27 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | .296 |
| Away | 14 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-22 | MIN | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-05-20 | MIN | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-05-19 | MIN | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-05-18 | MIN | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-05-16 | MIN | DET | W | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-05-15 | MIN | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-05-13 | MIN | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-05-12 | MIN | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-05-11 | MIN | TOR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-05-10 | MIN | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SLN | NL | $480,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $480,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fullerton | Fullerton | CA | 2008 |
Erik Komatsu: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 6, 2012 and the final game on May 22, 2012, Erik Komatsu built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the St. Louis Cardinals (2012) and the Minnesota Twins (2012). Born on October 1, 1987, in Camarillo, CA, USA, Komatsu is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 5'10" and 175 pounds. Erik Komatsu was the playing name; the full given name is Erik Jordan.
The batting record for Komatsu: 30 games, 11 hits in 51 at bats, and a .216 average, adding 1 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .293 and the slugging percentage .216, for an OPS of .509. Over the seasons Komatsu played, league hitters batted .255; the .216 career figure is 15.3% below that. Komatsu collected a career-high 7 hits in 2012.
Most of Komatsu's defensive work, 10 games, came at right field; the rest of the position table shows center field (5), designated hitter (3), and left field (2). In the outfield, Komatsu's fielding totals are 26 putouts, 1 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Erik Komatsu
- Was Erik Komatsu a pitcher?
- No. Erik Komatsu was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Erik Komatsu hit?
- Erik Komatsu hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What was Erik Komatsu's career batting average?
- Erik Komatsu batted .216 over his career, with 11 hits in 51 at bats.
- How many RBI did Erik Komatsu have?
- Erik Komatsu drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Erik Komatsu in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Erik Komatsu has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Erik Komatsu play for?
- Erik Komatsu played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Minnesota Twins.