Colby Rasmus
Born: 8/11/1986 in Columbus, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2009-04-07 | Final Game: 2018-07-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Colby Ryan Rasmus
Biography
Colby Rasmus was a professional baseball player born in 1986, who had a career spanning from 2009 to 2018. Primarily known for his role as an outfielder, Rasmus played in a total of 1,092 games over his nine-season career. He made a significant impact on the field with a batting average of .241, accumulating 891 hits, which included 166 home runs and 491 runs batted in (RBIs). Rasmus was also recognized for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 35 stolen bases.
Throughout his career, Rasmus was known for his powerful left-handed swing and defensive capabilities, contributing to various teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Houston Astros. He played during a time when the game was increasingly emphasizing power hitting, and Rasmus fit well into this mold as a player who could change the dynamics of a game with a single swing. His contributions to the teams he played for and his ability to perform in high-pressure situations solidified his reputation as a valuable asset in Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1092 | 3704 | 536 | 891 | 183 | 21 | 166 | 491 | 35 | 362 | 1106 | 0.241 | 0.310 | 0.436 | 0.745 | 1874.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | STL | NL | 147 | 474 | 72 | 119 | 22 | 2 | 16 | 52 | 3 | 36 | 95 | 0.251 | -543.3 |
| 2010 | STL | NL | 144 | 464 | 85 | 128 | 28 | 3 | 23 | 66 | 12 | 63 | 148 | 0.276 | 1711.1 |
| 2011 | STL | NL | 94 | 338 | 61 | 83 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 40 | 5 | 45 | 77 | 0.246 | 307.1 |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 35 | 133 | 14 | 23 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 39 | 0.173 | 307.1 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | 151 | 565 | 75 | 126 | 21 | 5 | 23 | 75 | 4 | 47 | 149 | 0.223 | -645.8 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 118 | 417 | 57 | 115 | 26 | 1 | 22 | 66 | 0 | 37 | 135 | 0.276 | 1353.7 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 104 | 346 | 45 | 78 | 21 | 1 | 18 | 40 | 4 | 29 | 124 | 0.225 | 231.4 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 137 | 432 | 67 | 103 | 23 | 2 | 25 | 61 | 2 | 47 | 154 | 0.238 | 739.6 |
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 107 | 369 | 38 | 76 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 54 | 4 | 43 | 121 | 0.206 | -947.7 |
| 2017 | TBR | AL | 37 | 121 | 17 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 23 | 1 | 7 | 45 | 0.281 | 352.5 |
| 2018 | BAL | AL | 18 | 45 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 26 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 0.423 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ALDS1 | HOU | 5 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 0.429 |
| 2015 | ALWC | HOU | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 |
| 2009 | NLDS1 | SLN | 3 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.444 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1021 | 934 | 2163 | 46 | 34 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SLN | OF | 135 | 114 | 276 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2010 | SLN | OF | 134 | 124 | 260 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | SLN | OF | 92 | 87 | 223 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | TOR | OF | 35 | 35 | 79 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | TOR | OF | 145 | 138 | 304 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 | TOR | OF | 114 | 112 | 308 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 | TOR | OF | 87 | 80 | 234 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | HOU | OF | 131 | 115 | 235 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| 2016 | HOU | OF | 103 | 95 | 173 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | TBA | OF | 30 | 26 | 54 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | BAL | OF | 15 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 195 |
| Center Field | 797 |
| Right Field | 78 |
| Designated Hitter | 24 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-04-23 |
| 2010 | Player of the Week | Week of 2010-06-06 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | AL | $15,800,000 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | $8,000,000 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | $7,000,000 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | $4,675,000 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | $2,700,000 |
| 2011 | SLN | NL | $443,000 |
| 2010 | SLN | NL | $418,000 |
| 2009 | SLN | NL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $39,436,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 8th | 1.0 | 160 | 0 |