Michael Thomas Kohn (born June 26, 1986) is an American former
professional baseball
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pitcher
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. He was drafted by the
Los Angeles Angels
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in the 13th round (409th overall) of the
2008 Major League Baseball draft
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after playing
college baseball
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at the
College of Charleston
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. He made his
Major League Baseball
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(MLB) debut with the Angels in 2010, and also played for the
Atlanta Braves
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.
Professional career
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Kohn made his major league debut on July 26, 2010 against the
Boston Red Sox
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at
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
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. 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 to
Tommy John surgery
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. 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. On September 8, 2014, Kohn chose free agency rather than accepting a demotion to the minors.
Tampa Bay Rays
On October 16, 2014, Kohn signed a major league contract with the
Tampa Bay Rays
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. He was designated for assignment on November 20.
Atlanta Braves
On December 4, 2014, Kohn was signed to a minor league deal by the
Atlanta Braves
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, a deal that included an invite to Spring Training. He was sent to minor league camp on March 30, 2015 and began the season with the
Gwinnett Braves
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. On April 24, Kohn was recalled and made his Braves' debut two days later. He became a free agent on October 5, 2015.
Minnesota Twins
On July 21, 2017, Kohn signed a minor league deal with the
Minnesota Twins
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. He was released on March 25, 2018.
Arizona Diamondbacks
On February 8, 2019, Kohn signed a minor league contract with the Diamondbacks. He elected free agency on November 7, 2019.
Second Stint with Angels
On February 1, 2020, Kohn signed a minor league deal with the
Los Angeles Angels
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. He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.
On March 25, 2021, Kohn announced his retirement from professional baseball on Instagram.
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1986 births
Living people
People from Camden, South Carolina
Baseball players from South Carolina
Major League Baseball pitchers
Los Angeles Angels players
Atlanta Braves players
College of Charleston Cougars baseball players
Orem Owlz players
Cedar Rapids Kernels players
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes players
Arkansas Travelers players
Salt Lake Bees players
Gigantes del Cibao players
American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic
Gulf Coast Braves players
Gwinnett Braves players
Gulf Coast Twins players
Fort Myers Miracle players
Rochester Red Wings players
Arizona League Diamondbacks players
Jackson Generals (Southern League) players
Reno Aces players
USC Upstate Spartans baseball players