John Koronka
Born: 7/3/1980 in Clearwater, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2005-06-01 | Final Game: 2009-05-17
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: John Vincent Koronka
Biography
John Koronka, born in 1980, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 until 2009. Known for his left-handed delivery, Koronka made his debut on June 1, 2005, and had a career that spanned parts of three seasons. He primarily played for the Texas Rangers and later appeared in games for the Florida Marlins. Throughout his career, he accumulated a win-loss record of 8-13 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.25, alongside 77 strikeouts.
Koronka's playing style was characterized by a mix of fastballs and breaking pitches that reflected the competitive landscape of mid-2000s baseball. Despite his struggles with consistency on the mound, he contributed to his teams during his tenure. His performance came during a period when offensive production was high, with many pitchers facing challenges adapting to the power-hitting era of the game. After finishing his major league career on May 17, 2009, he transitioned away from professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy as a pitcher who experienced the highs and lows of life in the big leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 13 | 31 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 158.3 | 191 | 110 | 23 | 67 | 77 | 6.25 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | CHC | NL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 7.47 | - |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 7 | 7 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 125.0 | 145 | 79 | 47 | 61 | 5.69 | -2115.2 |
| 2007 | TEX | AL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 7.84 | -31.4 |
| 2009 | MIA | NL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 11.05 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.071 | 0.000 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | CHC | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 23 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TEX | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIA | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 31 | 30 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | CHN | P | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | TEX | P | 23 | 23 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | TEX | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | FLO | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 31 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TEX | AL | $329,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $329,000 | ||