| Michael Kohn | |
|---|---|
 Kohn with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1986-06-26)June 26, 1986 (age 39) Camden, South Carolina, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 26, 2010, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 4, 2015, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 5–6 |
| Earned run average | 3.52 |
| Strikeouts | 111 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Michael Thomas Kohn (born June 26, 1986) is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher. He was drafted by theLos Angeles Angels in the 13th round (409th overall) of the2008 Major League Baseball draft after playingcollege baseball at theCollege of Charleston.[1] He made hisMajor League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Angels in 2010, and also played for theAtlanta Braves.
Kohn made his major league debut on July 26, 2010, against theBoston Red Sox atAngel Stadium of Anaheim.[2] He finished the season appearing in 24 games, going 2-0. In 2011, Kohn struggled with control, walking 9 in 12.1 innings and allowing 10 runs. He spent the entire 2012 season on the disabled list due toTommy John surgery.[3][4] Fully healthy in 2013, Kohn was a bullpen mainstay for the Angels, appearing in a career high 63 games. On September 2, 2014, Kohn was designated for assignment.[5] On September 8, 2014, Kohn chose free agency rather than accepting a demotion to the minors.[6]
On October 16, 2014, Kohn signed a major league contract with theTampa Bay Rays.[7] He was designated for assignment on November 20.[8]
On December 4, 2014, Kohn was signed to a minor league deal by theAtlanta Braves, a deal that included an invite to Spring Training.[9][10] He was sent to minor league camp on March 30, 2015, and began the season with theGwinnett Braves.[11] On April 24, Kohn was recalled[12] and made his Braves' debut two days later.[13] He became a free agent on October 5, 2015.
On July 21, 2017, Kohn signed a minor league deal with theMinnesota Twins.[14] He spent the year split between the rookie–levelGulf Coast League Twins, High–AFort Myers Miracle, and Triple–ARochester Red Wings. In 13 appearances between the three affiliates, Kohn logged a 1.38 ERA with 18 strikeouts across 13.0 innings pitched. He was released by the Twins organization on March 25, 2018.[15]
On February 8, 2019, Kohn signed a minor league contract with theArizona Diamondbacks.[16] He made 27 appearances split between the rookie–levelArizona League Diamondbacks, Double–AJackson Generals, and Triple–AReno Aces, accumulating a 4.03 ERA with 50 strikeouts and 9saves. Kohn elected free agency following the season on November 4.[17]
On February 1, 2020, Kohn signed a minor league contract with theLos Angeles Angels. Kohn did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of theCOVID-19 pandemic.[18] He became a free agent on November 2.[19]
On March 25, 2021, Kohn announced his retirement from professional baseball on Instagram.[20]
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