Cy Acosta
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1975)
Cy Acosta was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1975 for the Chicago White Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 4 seasons. Across 107 career appearances, he went 13-9 with a 2.66 ERA, 109 strikeouts, and 27 saves.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-06-04
- Last Game
- 1975-05-05
Full name: Cecilio Acosta
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | CHA | AL | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 34.2 | 25 | 6 | 17 | 28 | 1.56 | 3.26 (+52%) | 226.3 |
| 1973 | CHA | AL | 10 | 6 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 97.0 | 66 | 24 | 39 | 60 | 2.23 | 3.75 (+41%) | -187.7 |
| 1974 | CHA | AL | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 45.2 | 43 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 3.74 | 3.63 (-3%) | -552.3 |
| 1975 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6.23 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 13 | 9 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 186.0 | 143 | 55 | 77 | 109 | 2.66 | — | -514 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | CHA | AL | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | CHA | AL | 48 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CHA | AL | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | PHI | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 107 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (214 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 55 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 52 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 55 | 93.2 | 78 | 32 | 37 | 51 | 3.07 |
| Away | 52 | 92.1 | 65 | 23 | 40 | 58 | 2.24 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-05-05 | PHI | STL | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-04-23 | PHI | CHC | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975-04-17 | PHI | CHC | — | 0.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-04-16 | PHI | CHC | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975-04-12 | PHI | STL | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-04-10 | PHI | NYN | SV | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-28 | CHW | OAK | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-08-08 | CHW | LAA | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-08-05 | CHW | TEX | — | 3.2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974-07-05 | CHW | DET | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 107 |
Cy Acosta: the record in brief
According to the bio, Cy Acosta debuted on June 4, 1972 and played a final game on May 5, 1975. By club, Acosta's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1972 to 1974) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1975). Acosta played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on November 22, 1946, in El Sabino, Sinaloa, México, Acosta was listed at 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds. Cy Acosta was the playing name; the full given name is Cecilio.
Across 107 games (0 starts), Acosta recorded 13 wins against 9 losses with a 2.66 ERA. Also on Acosta's record: 109 strikeouts and 27 saves. The leagues Acosta pitched in allowed 3.59 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 25.9% better than average. Acosta won 10 games in 1973, the most of any season listed. The most saves in one season was 18, in 1973. 1973 was Acosta's sharpest full season, a 2.23 ERA against the league's 3.75.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cy Acosta
- What years did Cy Acosta play?
- Cy Acosta played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1975.
- Was Cy Acosta a pitcher?
- Yes. Cy Acosta pitched in the major leagues, recording 13 wins and 109 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Cy Acosta hit?
- Cy Acosta hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Cy Acosta play for?
- Cy Acosta played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1972–1974) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1975).
- What were Cy Acosta's career stats?
- In 107 games, Cy Acosta went 13-9 with a 2.66 ERA, 109 strikeouts, 186.0 innings pitched, and 27 saves.
- What position did Cy Acosta play?
- Cy Acosta played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Cy Acosta and how much did he weigh?
- Cy Acosta was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Cy Acosta's career ERA?
- Cy Acosta finished with a 2.66 career ERA, going 13-9 with 109 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Cy Acosta have?
- Cy Acosta recorded 109 career strikeouts.
- Is Cy Acosta in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Cy Acosta has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.