title: Michael Kohn
text: # Michael Kohn
  
  Michael Thomas Kohn (born June 26, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 13th round (409th overall) of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft after playing college baseball at the College of Charleston. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Angels in 2010, and also played for the Atlanta Braves.
  
  ## Professional career
  
  ### Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
  
  Kohn made his major league debut on July 26, 2010 against the Boston Red Sox at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. 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. 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. 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, 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. 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. 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. Kohn did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He became a free agent on November 2.
  
  On March 25, 2021, Kohn announced his retirement from professional baseball on Instagram.
  
  