Hal Kolstad Explained

Hal Kolstad
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:1 June 1935
Birth Place:Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 22
Debutteam:Boston Red Sox
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:July 17
Finalteam:Boston Red Sox
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:0–4
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:42
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:6.59
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Harold Everette Kolstad (born June 1, 1935) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at and, Kolstad batted and threw right-handed. He was signed by Boston as a free agent in 1957 out of the San Jose State University.

In a two-season MLB career, Kolstad posted a 0–4 win–loss mark with 42 strikeouts and a 6.59 ERA in 34 appearances, including two starts, two saves and 72⅓ innings pitched. He surrendered 81 hits and 41 bases on balls.

In 1966, Kolstad joined the faculty at Leigh High School in San Jose, California as a teacher and coach. He remained there until his retirement in 1990.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hal Kolstad, Class of 1953 . 2011 . Watsonville High School Foundation Hall of Fame . October 4, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120425045004/http://www.watsonvillehs.net/foundation/Hal_Kolstad_53.htm . April 25, 2012 .