P John Colombo #27
Cleveland Bobcats MLB
Age: 25 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Good
01/21/1974
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P JOHN COLOMBO #27 - AGE: 25 - BATS: R - THROWS: R - MORALE: GOOD
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
18 1 1-0 2 3.86 32.2 34 1 24 10 1.78 -0.2
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 45 45 50 50
Movement 65 60 65 70
Control 30 30 30 30
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 45 50
Curveball 20 25
Changeup 40 55
Sinker 50 55
Circle Change 30 40
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 91-93 Mph
Stamina 60
Suggested Role BP/Emergency SP
Type Groundball Pitcher
Hold Runners 60
Defense 50
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 20
Stealing Ability: 25
Baserunning Inst.: 40
Sacrifice Bunt: 45
Bunt for Hit: 25
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
09/21/1973 @ CIN Win, 5-1 1.0 1 0 0 0 1
09/16/1973 WAS Win, 10-8 1.0 2 0 0 1 0 Save
09/09/1973 LAB Loss, 2-3 2.0 2 0 0 0 0
09/04/1973 @ WAS Win, 17-6 1.0 2 1 1 1 1
08/31/1973 @ PIT Win, 4-3 2.0 0 0 0 5 0 Win
08/26/1973 BRO Win, 6-5 X 6.0 6 5 5 5 0
08/16/1973 @ BRO Loss, 2-7 1.0 0 0 0 1 1
08/12/1973 PHI Win, 8-6 1.0 2 1 1 0 2 Save
08/05/1973 @ NYK Loss, 10-12 1.1 1 0 0 1 0
08/02/1973 @ PHI Loss, 0-5 3.0 1 1 1 4 1
PERSONALITY
John puts in long hours.
High: Adaptability, Work Ethic
Low: Loyalty
Birthday:09/08/1948
Born in:Lambertville, MI
Nationality:American
Height:6' 0"
Weight:185 lbs
Local Popularity:Unknown
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:Major League Contract
Salary:$27,800
Signed Through:1974 Season
Major Service:1 Year, 7 Days
Service This Yr:125 Days
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:4 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:1970, 14th Pick in Round 2
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 1973 PITCHING STATS
Pitching G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG CG% SHO QS QS%
Overall 18 1 1 0 2 3.86 32.2 34 16 14 1 24 10 0 0.0 0 0 0.0
Pitching SVO BS SV% RA GF BR/9 H/9 K/9 BB/9 FIP WHIP FIP- WAR BABIP        
Overall 2 0 100.0 17 11 16.26 9.37 2.76 6.61 4.67 1.78 122 -0.2 .284        
Pitching AB H 2B 3B HR R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS      
vs. LHB 45 8 1 2 0 4 6 5 0 1 0 .178 .275 .289 .563      
vs. RHB 82 26 2 1 1 12 18 5 0 0 1 .317 .446 .402 .848      
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 1973 PITCHING SPLITS
Split G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K  
April 3 0 0 0 0 1.59 5.2 5 3 1 0 4 2  
May 4 0 0 0 0 7.11 6.1 12 5 5 1 2 1  
July 1 0 0 0 0 0.00 1.1 0 0 0 0 0 1  
August 6 1 1 0 1 4.40 14.1 10 7 7 0 16 4  
September 4 0 0 0 1 1.80 5.0 7 1 1 0 2 2  
Spring Training 6 0 0 0 0 0.00 5.1 2 0 0 0 1 4  
Last Year 18 1 1 0 2 3.86 32.2 34 16 14 1 24 10  
Career 19 1 1 0 2 3.82 33.0 34 16 14 1 24 10  
Home 9 1 0 0 2 5.09 17.2 21 10 10 1 9 4  
Road 9 0 1 0 0 2.40 15.0 13 6 4 0 15 6  
Grass 18 1 1 0 2 3.86 32.2 34 16 14 1 24 10  
Day 10 1 0 0 2 4.95 20.0 24 13 11 1 12 7  
Night 8 0 1 0 0 2.13 12.2 10 3 3 0 12 3  
As Starter 1 1 0 0 0 7.50 6.0 6 5 5 0 5 0  
As Reliever / Substitution 17 0 1 0 2 3.04 26.2 28 11 9 1 19 10  
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1971 Cleveland - MLB 22 1 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 .000 3.20 0.0 999
1973 Cleveland - MLB 24 18 1 1 0 2 3.86 32.2 34 16 14 1 24 10 0 0 1.78 .284 4.67 -0.2 99
Total MLB 19 1 1 0 2 3.82 33.0 34 16 14 1 24 10 0 0 1.76 .282 4.66 -0.2 100
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1970 Total - 21 16 16 8 3 0 2.89 109.0 103 38 35 2 36 68 0 0 1.28 .280 3.21 2.7 100
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
1971 Cleveland - MLB P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.1 0.00 0.0 .000
1973 Cleveland - MLB P 18 1 2 3 0 6 1 .833 32.2 1.38 -0.7 .762
TOTAL P 19 1 2 3 0 6 1 .833 33.0 1.36 -0.7 .762
PLAYER HISTORY
09/01/1970 Drafted in the 1970 first-year player draft (Round 2, Pick 14, 42nd overall pick) by the Twin Cities Northmen, out of college Lycoming
10/29/1970 Named the #85 prospect in the MLB
01/01/1971 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 30 (40); Movement: 50 (60); Control: 40 (55).
01/01/1971 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 30 (40); Movement: 50 (60); Control: 40 (55).
03/12/1971 Successfully completed training to increase his pitch movement at the Twin Cities Northmen development complex.
06/14/1971 Was traded by the Twin Cities Northmen to the Cleveland Bobcats, along with a 1st round draft pick, in exchange for SS Buddy Shingleton.
07/01/1971 Named the #99 prospect in the MLB
01/01/1972 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (40); Movement: 50 (55); Control: 40 (40).
01/01/1972 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (40); Movement: 50 (55); Control: 40 (40).
01/01/1973 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (45); Movement: 55 (60); Control: 35 (35).
01/01/1973 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (45); Movement: 55 (60); Control: 35 (35).
11/06/1973 Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $27,800.
01/01/1974 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (50); Movement: 65 (70); Control: 30 (30).
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