George Kontos
Born: 6/12/1985 in Lincolnwood, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-09-10 | Final Game: 2018-08-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: George Nicholas Kontos
Biography
George Kontos, born in 1985, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 until his retirement in 2018. Known for his effective pitching style and competitive spirit, Kontos carved out a respectable career marked by his ability to control games and contribute to his teams in critical situations. He concluded his career with a record of 18-18 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.1, reflecting his consistency on the mound.
Throughout his tenure in the majors, Kontos recorded 288 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, demonstrating his capability as both a starter and a reliever. He played during a dynamic era in baseball, which saw shifts in pitching strategies and the increasing importance of bullpen depth. Kontos left a lasting impression with his performance and work ethic, earning respect among teammates and opponents alike for his contributions to the game. His career serves as a testament to the journey of a player who navigated the challenges of professional baseball with determination and skill.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 18 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 357.0 | 309 | 123 | 38 | 103 | 288 | 3.10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3.00 | - |
| 2012 | SFG | NL | 2 | 1 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.7 | 34 | 12 | 12 | 44 | 2.47 | - |
| 2013 | SFG | NL | 2 | 2 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.3 | 60 | 27 | 18 | 47 | 4.39 | - |
| 2014 | SFG | NL | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 24 | 10 | 11 | 27 | 2.78 | - |
| 2015 | SFG | NL | 4 | 4 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.3 | 57 | 19 | 12 | 44 | 2.33 | - |
| 2016 | SFG | NL | 3 | 2 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.3 | 42 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 2.53 | - |
| 2017 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 1.84 | 642.1 |
| 2017 | SFG | NL | 0 | 5 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 | 52 | 22 | 17 | 55 | 3.83 | - |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3.38 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | - |
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 2 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19.7 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 5.03 | -968.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NYY | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | SFG | NL | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | SFG | NL | 52 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | SFG | NL | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | SFG | NL | 73 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | SFG | NL | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | PIT | NL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | SFG | NL | 50 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 21 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NLDS1 | SFN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2012 | NLCS | SFN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2012 | WS | SFN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2012 | NLDS2 | SFN | 4 | 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 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6.14 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NLDS1 | SFN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.50 |
| 2012 | NLCS | SFN | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 |
| 2012 | NLDS2 | SFN | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 2012 | WS | SFN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 54.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 350 | 0 | 27 | 40 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NYA | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SFN | P | 44 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | SFN | P | 52 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | SFN | P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SFN | P | 73 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | SFN | P | 57 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | PIT | P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SFN | P | 50 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | CLE | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | PIT | P | 21 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 350 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SFN | NL | $1,150,000 |
| 2015 | SFN | NL | $517,500 |
| 2013 | SFN | NL | $494,500 |
| 2012 | SFN | NL | $481,350 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,643,350 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Evanston | IL | 2004, 2005, 2006 |