Mike Koplove
Born: 8/30/1976 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 2001-09-06 | Final Game: 2007-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Michael Paul Koplove
Biography
Mike Koplove, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2007. Known for his versatility and effectiveness out of the bullpen, Koplove played a significant role during an era characterized by the increasing specialization of relief pitchers. He concluded his career with a record of 15-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.82, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure while contributing to his team's success.
Throughout his time in the league, Koplove struck out 175 batters and recorded 2 saves, demonstrating a knack for getting crucial outs when needed. His playing style was defined by a combination of resilience and strategic pitching, allowing him to navigate through the challenges of a highly competitive environment. While he may not have been a household name, Koplove's contributions to the teams he played for during the mid-2000s reflected the evolving dynamics of pitching roles in baseball, and his career remains a testament to the depth of talent that exists beyond the superstars of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 7 | 222 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 254.7 | 231 | 108 | 19 | 103 | 175 | 3.82 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | AZ | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 3.60 | - |
| 2002 | AZ | NL | 6 | 1 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 | 47 | 23 | 23 | 46 | 3.36 | - |
| 2003 | AZ | NL | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 31 | 9 | 10 | 27 | 2.15 | - |
| 2004 | AZ | NL | 4 | 4 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 86.7 | 86 | 39 | 37 | 55 | 4.05 | - |
| 2005 | AZ | NL | 2 | 1 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.7 | 48 | 28 | 20 | 28 | 5.07 | - |
| 2006 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 | - |
| 2007 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 222 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | AZ | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | AZ | NL | 55 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | AZ | NL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | AZ | NL | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | AZ | NL | 44 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | AZ | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CLE | AL | 5 | 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NLDS2 | ARI | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6.75 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NLDS2 | ARI | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6.75 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 222 | 0 | 10 | 56 | 2 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ARI | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | ARI | P | 55 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | ARI | P | 31 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | ARI | P | 76 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 2 | 4 |
| 2005 | ARI | P | 44 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | ARI | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | CLE | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 222 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ARI | NL | $825,000 |
| 2004 | ARI | NL | $330,000 |
| 2003 | ARI | NL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,455,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | Newark | DE | 1998 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston | IL | 1996, 1997 |