78. Bartolo Colon

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General
Awards
Career Stats

Born: May 24, 1973 in Altamira, Pu D.R.
Weight: 285 lbs.
Height: 5'11"
Bats: R
Throws: R
Debut: April 04, 1997
Final Game: September 22, 2018

W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	SO
247	188	4.34	565	552	0	3,461.7	2535

Bartolo Colon was a rotund individual, but pound for pound, he was one of the most charismatic players in baseball, and doesn’t that say something?

The Dominican hurler (who also had the nickname of “Big Sexy”) played for 11 teams over a 21-year career. Don’t let the number of squads that Colon played for make you think that this was a journeyman. He wasn't. This man was a coveted pitcher for the majority of his career, and while he was only an All-Star four times, he was a Cy Young Award winner with the Angels in 2005, the same season he led the American League in Wins. He won 247 in total and fanned 2,553 batters. We also have to mention one of the greatest "big men" moments in sports, but Colon had his first Home Run in the Majors at age 41 with the Mets. If there is anything of Colon worth checking out on YouTube, that might be it, or at least the most fun.

Was Colon a Hall of Famer, a compiler, or both?

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Altamira, Dominican Republic
Eligible In: Monday, 01 January 2024
Position: Pitcher
Games Played: 565
Notable Statistics: 247 Wins
188 Losses
4.12 ERA
552 Games Started
38 Complete Games
2 Games Finished
3,461.2 Innings Pitched
2,535 Strikeouts
4.15 FIP
1.312 WHIP
2.67 SO/BB
46.2 bWAR

17 Playoff Games
3 Wins
5 Losses
3.49 ERA
10 Games Started
1 Complete Game
2 Games Finished
67 Innings Pitched
52 Strikeouts
3.95 FIP
1.373 WHIP
2.00 SO/BB

11 Runs Scored
25 Hits
4 Doubles
0 Triples
1 Home Run
11 Runs Batted In
0 Stolen Bases
.084/.092/.107 Slash Line

No Playoff Plate Appearances
Played For: Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Minnesota Twins, Montreal Expos, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers
Major Accolades and Awards:
World Series Rings (None)
Cy Young (1) (AL) (2005)
The Sporting News Pitcher of the Year (1) (2005)
All-Star (4) (1985, 2005, 2013 & 2016)
Most Wins (1) (AL) (2005)
Lowest BB/9 (2) (NL) (2015 & 2016)
Most Complete Games (1) (AL) (2003)
Most Shutouts (1) (AL) (2003)
Most Assists by a Pitcher (1) (NL) (2016)
Highest Fielding Percentag by a Pitcher (1) (AL) (2005)
Other Points of Note: Other Top Ten Cy Young Finishes (Won the 2005 AL Cy Young)
AL (1999 4th & 2013 6th) & NL (2002 6th)
7 Top Ten Finishes: (bWAR for Pitchers)
5 Top Ten Finishes: (Earned Run Average)
9 Top Ten Finishes: (Wins)
3 Top Ten Finishes: (WHIP)
3 Top Ten Finishes: (H/9)
3 Top Ten Finishes: (BB/9)
2 Top Ten Finishes: (SO/9)
4 Top Ten Finishes: (Innings Pitched)
4 Top Ten Finishes: (Strikeouts)
5 Top Ten Finishes: (Games Started)
9 Top Ten Finishes: (Complete Games)
9 Top Ten Finishes: (Shutouts)
6 Top Ten Finishes: (SO/BB)
4 Top Ten Finishes: (ERA+)
4 Top Ten Finishes: (FIP)
4 Top Ten Finishes (Situational Wins Saved)
6 Top Ten Finishes (Base-Out Wins Saved)
2 Top Ten Finishes: (Win Probability Added)
3 Top Ten Finishes: (Championship Win Probability Added)
Notable All Time Rankings: 31. Games Started: 562
37. Strikeouts: 2,535
51. Wins: 247
77. Innings Pitched: 3,461.2
Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: 2024: 1.4%
Should be Inducted As A: Cleveland Indian

Should Bartolo Colon be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 44.4%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 33.3%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 11.1%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 11.1%

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