Michael Kopech
Born: 4/30/1996 in Mount Pleasant, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2018-08-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Michael Talbert Kopech
Biography
Michael Kopech, born in 1996, is an active pitcher currently making his mark in Major League Baseball since his debut on August 21, 2018. Known for his impressive fastball and strikeout capability, Kopech has established himself as a promising talent on the mound. With a career record of 21-33 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.18, he continues to develop and refine his skills, contributing to his team's pitching rotation. His ability to rack up strikeouts is evident, as he has recorded 445 strikeouts and notched 15 saves throughout his career, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever.
Kopech's career unfolds in an era marked by an emphasis on power pitching and advanced analytics, where pitchers are increasingly relied upon to dominate hitters with speed and precision. His journey through the minor leagues and subsequent rise to the major leagues highlights his resilience and commitment to the sport. As he remains active, Kopech's ongoing performance and potential for growth position him as a key player to watch in the coming seasons, as he aims to make a lasting impact within the league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 33 | 170 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 400.0 | 318 | 186 | 66 | 208 | 445 | 4.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 5.02 | - |
| 2021 | CHW | AL | 4 | 3 | 44 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.3 | 54 | 27 | 24 | 103 | 3.50 | - |
| 2022 | CHW | AL | 5 | 9 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 119.3 | 85 | 47 | 57 | 105 | 3.54 | - |
| 2023 | CHW | AL | 5 | 12 | 30 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129.3 | 115 | 78 | 91 | 134 | 5.43 | - |
| 2024 | CHW | AL | 2 | 8 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 43.7 | 35 | 23 | 24 | 59 | 4.74 | - |
| 2024 | LAD | NL | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 24.0 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 29 | 1.12 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | CHW | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CHW | AL | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | CHW | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | CHW | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | CHW | AL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | LAD | NL | 24 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NLDS2 | LAN | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2024 | NLCS | LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2024 | WS | LAN | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2021 | ALDS1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 12.0 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 6.75 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | WS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4.91 |
| 2024 | NLDS2 | LAN | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.00 |
| 2024 | NLCS | LAN | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4.50 |
| 2021 | ALDS1 | CHA | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 18.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 170 | 60 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | CHA | P | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHA | P | 44 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CHA | P | 25 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | CHA | P | 30 | 27 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | CHA | P | 43 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | LAN | P | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 170 |