In 2010, Adam Kolarek joined the New York Mets’ minor league system as a relief pitcher. He was chosen in the 11th round of the amateur draft in 2010.
In 22 outings with the Kingsport Mets and the Brooklyn Cyclones in 2010, he was 2-1 with a 3.13 ERA. He only gave up 19 hits in 37 1/3 innings while striking out 45 batters.
He went 7-1 with a 2.85 ERA in 26 games for the Savannah Sand Gnats and St. Lucie Mets in 2011. (one start).
In 44 games (57 innings) with St. Lucie in 2012, he was 1-3 with 18 saves, 70 strikeouts, and a 2.37 ERA, earning him a position on the Florida State League All-Star team.
He also pitched for the Binghamton Mets, where he went 2-0 with a 5.68 ERA in six appearances.
In 44 games for Binghamton in 2013, he was 3-3 with a 1.71 ERA. He had an 11.25 ERA in two appearances for the Las Vegas 51s in his first taste of Triple-A competition.
He’s played first base for the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019, and right field for the Dodgers in 2020. However, each of these appearances was just for a short period of time.
Despite his brief appearances as a position player, he has primarily been employed as a LOOGY.
For example, he had 80 pitching appearances but only tallied 55 innings during the 2019 season, which he split between the Rays and the Dodgers.
However, unlike most pitchers of his caliber, he won a few decisions that season, going 6-3 with one save. After being dealt to the Dodgers on July 31st, he was especially productive, posting an ERA of 0.77 in 26 games.
He made his postseason debut that year, pitching in three games in the Division Series against the Washington Nationals. He struck out two batters and dismissed all three opponents he faced.
How Old Is Adam Kolarek?
Adam Kolarek is 33 years old. He was born on January 14, 1989.