Jarred Cosart
Born: 5/25/1990 in League City, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-07-12 | Final Game: 2017-06-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 206 lbs
Full name: Jarred Lynn Cosart
Biography
Jarred Cosart, born in 1990, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2017. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Cosart made his debut on July 12, 2013, and showcased his talent primarily with the Houston Astros. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a record of 16 wins and 23 losses, while maintaining a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.98. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded 248 strikeouts throughout his time in the league.
Cosart played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by a growing emphasis on analytics and advanced metrics that transformed player evaluation and game strategy. Despite his relatively brief career, he made an impact with his pitching style, characterized by a powerful fastball and an effective breaking ball. While he did not earn any saves, his role as a starting pitcher allowed him to contribute significantly to his team's efforts on the mound. Jarred Cosart's journey through the majors reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by many pitchers trying to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 23 | 74 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 391.0 | 369 | 173 | 26 | 199 | 248 | 3.98 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 | 46 | 13 | 35 | 33 | 1.95 | -732.5 |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 9 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116.3 | 119 | 57 | 51 | 75 | 4.41 | -824.9 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 4 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 54 | 17 | 22 | 40 | 2.39 | 682.3 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 2 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.7 | 63 | 35 | 33 | 47 | 4.52 | -2036.9 |
| 2016 | MIA | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 5.95 | -137.6 |
| 2016 | SDP | NL | 0 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.3 | 42 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 6.03 | - |
| 2017 | SDP | NL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 26 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 4.88 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 58 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0.121 | 0.121 | 0.121 | 0.241 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 10 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 15 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | MIA | NL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | SDP | NL | 9 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | SDP | NL | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 74 | 72 | 30 | 77 | 0 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HOU | P | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | HOU | P | 20 | 20 | 13 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | MIA | P | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | MIA | P | 14 | 13 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | MIA | P | 4 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | SDN | P | 9 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | SDN | P | 7 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 74 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIA | NL | $550,000 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | $540,000 |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | $500,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,590,000 | ||