Michael Thomas Kohn (born June 26, 1986) is an American former professional

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. He was drafted by the

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in the 13th round (409th overall) of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft after playing

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at the

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. He made his

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(MLB) debut with the Angels in 2010, and also played for the

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Professional career

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Kohn made his major league debut on July 26, 2010, against the

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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

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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

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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

, 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

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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

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. He spent the year split between the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Twins, High–A

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, and Triple–A

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. In 13 appearances between the three affiliates, Kohn logged a 1.38 ERA with 18 strikeouts across 13.0 innings pitched. He was released by the Twins organization on March 25, 2018.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On February 8, 2019, Kohn signed a minor league contract with the

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. He made 27 appearances split between the rookie–level Arizona League Diamondbacks, Double–A

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, and Triple–A

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, accumulating a 4.03 ERA with 50 strikeouts and 9 saves. Kohn elected free agency following the season on November 4.

Los Angeles Angels (second stint)

On February 1, 2020, Kohn signed a minor league contract with the

. Kohn did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the

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. He became a free agent on November 2. On March 25, 2021, Kohn announced his retirement from professional baseball on Instagram.

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