Ed Acosta
Born: 3/9/1944 in Boquete, Chiriqui, Panama
MLB Debut: 1970-09-07 | Final Game: 1972-10-04
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Eduardo Elixbet Acosta
Biography
Ed Acosta was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1944, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1970 to 1972. He showcased his talents primarily as a right-handed pitcher and finished his career with a record of 6-9, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05, and accumulated 70 strikeouts over his time on the mound. Acosta also recorded one save, highlighting his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations despite his relatively short career in the majors.
Acosta's playing era coincided with a transformative time in baseball, as the game was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and a greater emphasis on pitching depth. His career, though brief, is emblematic of many talented players who navigated the competitive landscape of the early 1970s. While Acosta may not have achieved overwhelming statistical success, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 9 | 57 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 137.7 | 153 | 62 | 12 | 39 | 70 | 4.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | SDP | NL | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 46.0 | 43 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 2.74 | - |
| 1972 | SDP | NL | 3 | 6 | 46 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89.0 | 105 | 44 | 30 | 53 | 4.45 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.034 | 0.067 | 0.034 | 0.101 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | PIT | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | SDP | NL | 8 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | SDP | NL | 46 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 57 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | PIT | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | SDN | P | 8 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | SDN | P | 46 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 57 |