Kevin Tolar
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2003)
Kevin Tolar was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2003 for the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 4 seasons. Across 20 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 6.62 ERA and 17 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-09-11
- Last Game
- 2003-05-04
Full name: Kevin Anthony Tolar
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.2 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 6.75 | 4.42 (-53%) | -60.1 |
| 2003 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.2 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 6.62 | — | -60 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | DET | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | BOS | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 13.1 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 4.72 |
| Away | 5 | 4.1 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 12.46 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-04 | BOS | MIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-02 | BOS | MIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-04-24 | BOS | TEX | — | 0.1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-04-21 | BOS | TOR | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-04-18 | BOS | TOR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-04-16 | BOS | TBR | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-08-01 | DET | SEA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001-06-18 | DET | NYY | — | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-06-17 | DET | AZ | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001-06-14 | DET | PIT | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
Kevin Tolar: the record in brief
September 11, 2000 and May 4, 2003 bracket Kevin Tolar's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Detroit Tigers (2000 to 2001) and the Boston Red Sox (2003). At 6-foot-3 and 225 pounds, Tolar is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Tolar hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. The recorded birth is January 28, 1971, in Panama City, FL, USA. Tolar's full given name, per the bio, is Kevin Anthony Tolar.
The pitching table credits Tolar with a 0-0 record and a 6.62 ERA in 20 games. Also on Tolar's record: 17 strikeouts. The league ERA over Tolar's seasons was 4.53, so the 6.62 figure ran 46.2% worse than average. In 2001, one of the busiest seasons, Tolar posted a 6.75 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.42.
Tolar appears at one position only: pitcher, in 20 games. The fielding table credits Tolar with 0 putouts, 3 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Tolar's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 40 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Tolar
- What years did Kevin Tolar play?
- Kevin Tolar played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2003.
- Was Kevin Tolar a pitcher?
- Yes. Kevin Tolar pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 17 strikeouts.
- What teams did Kevin Tolar play for?
- Kevin Tolar played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (2000–2001) and the Boston Red Sox (2003).
- What were Kevin Tolar's career stats?
- In 20 games, Kevin Tolar went 0-0 with a 6.62 ERA, 17 strikeouts, and 17.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Kevin Tolar play?
- Kevin Tolar played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kevin Tolar and how much did he weigh?
- Kevin Tolar was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Kevin Tolar's career ERA?
- Kevin Tolar finished with a 6.62 career ERA, going 0-0 with 17 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Kevin Tolar have?
- Kevin Tolar recorded 17 career strikeouts.
- Is Kevin Tolar in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Tolar has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.