Adam Comorosky
Born: 12/9/1904 in Swoyersville, PA, USA
Died: 3/2/1951 in Swoyersville, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-09-13 | Final Game: 1935-09-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 167 lbs
Full name: Adam Anthony Comorosky
Biography
Adam Comorosky was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1926 to 1935, during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in Major League Baseball. Born in 1904, Comorosky made a notable impact as a position player, finishing his career with 813 games played. He was known for his consistent batting ability, achieving a career batting average of .285, and accumulating 795 hits, which included 28 home runs and 417 RBIs.
In addition to his offensive contributions, Comorosky displayed speed on the bases, amassing a total of 57 stolen bases throughout his career. His ability to combine hitting prowess with base running made him a valuable asset to his teams. Over the course of his career, Comorosky left a lasting impression in the league, contributing to the evolving landscape of baseball during the 1930s, a time when the game began to see a shift towards a more dynamic style of play. His legacy as a reliable hitter and base runner remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 813 | 2787 | 404 | 795 | 134 | 51 | 28 | 417 | 57 | 214 | 158 | 0.285 | 0.339 | 0.400 | 0.739 | -951.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | PIT | NL | 8 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | PIT | NL | 18 | 61 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.230 | -310.4 |
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 51 | 176 | 22 | 52 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 34 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 0.295 | 55.0 |
| 1929 | PIT | NL | 127 | 473 | 86 | 152 | 26 | 11 | 6 | 97 | 19 | 40 | 22 | 0.321 | 838.4 |
| 1930 | PIT | NL | 152 | 597 | 112 | 187 | 47 | 23 | 12 | 119 | 14 | 51 | 33 | 0.313 | 1635.9 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 99 | 350 | 37 | 85 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 11 | 34 | 28 | 0.243 | -1115.0 |
| 1932 | PIT | NL | 108 | 370 | 54 | 106 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 46 | 7 | 25 | 20 | 0.286 | -106.9 |
| 1933 | PIT | NL | 64 | 162 | 18 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 0.284 | -203.3 |
| 1934 | CIN | NL | 127 | 446 | 46 | 115 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 34 | 23 | 0.258 | -1335.5 |
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 59 | 137 | 22 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 0.248 | -409.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 718 | 0 | 1660 | 38 | 49 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | PIT | OF | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | PIT | OF | 16 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | PIT | OF | 49 | 0 | 118 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1929 | PIT | OF | 121 | 0 | 256 | 6 | 10 | 3 |
| 1930 | PIT | OF | 152 | 0 | 337 | 12 | 11 | 2 |
| 1931 | PIT | OF | 90 | 0 | 214 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 1932 | PIT | OF | 92 | 0 | 255 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 1933 | PIT | OF | 30 | 0 | 66 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | CIN | OF | 122 | 0 | 285 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
| 1935 | CIN | OF | 40 | 0 | 79 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 573 |
| Center Field | 87 |
| Right Field | 76 |