Dan Kolb
| IP | 286 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.374 |
| WHIP | 1.521 |
| BB/9 | 4.217 |
| SO/9 | 5.57 |
- Full name Daniel Lee Kolb
- Born 03/29/1975 in Sterling, IL
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Illinois State
- Debut 06/04/1999
- Drafted in the 6th round (150th overall) by the Texas Rangers in 1995.
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A rough delivery caught up to Kolb last season. After pitching in pain for two seasons, he gave in and had reconstructive elbow surgery in June. The remarkable point is that despite the pain, Kolb had a 0.98 ERA for 13 relief appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma before the surgery. He had been capable of touching the upper 90s with his fastball, but has learned that he pitches more effectively at 92-94 mph. The Rangers also like his slider and go-through-a-wall makeup. The concern now is that his makeup may have pushed him too far, leaving him with a career-ending elbow injury. His command has been inconsistent as well. The Rangers hope to have Kolb back on a mound during spring training, but there are no guarantees. -
