Pete Coscarart
Born: 6/16/1913 in Escondido, CA, USA
Died: 7/24/2002 in Escondido, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-04-26 | Final Game: 1946-05-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Peter Joseph Coscarart
Biography
Pete Coscarart was a professional baseball player born in 1913, who had a career spanning from 1938 until his retirement in 1946. Known for his versatility on the field, Coscarart primarily played as a position player, demonstrating skills that contributed to his team's performance during an era characterized by the end of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II, which significantly affected player rosters and game attendance. Over his career, he participated in 864 games, where he compiled a total of 728 hits, 28 home runs, and 269 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .243. He also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 34 bases throughout his time in the league.
Coscarart's career included an All-Star selection, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans during a competitive period in Major League Baseball. His contributions to the game were marked by a gritty playing style, often embodying the tenacity that defined baseball in the late 1930s through the mid-1940s. Though he may not be a household name in baseball history, Pete Coscarart's dedication on the field and his role during a transformative era of the sport leave a lasting impact on the legacy of the game.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.0 | 12.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.167 | 0.231 | 0.167 | 0.398 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.250 | 0.400 | 0.250 | 0.650 |
| 1945 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.250 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 864 | 2992 | 399 | 728 | 129 | 22 | 28 | 269 | 34 | 295 | 361 | 0.243 | 0.314 | 0.329 | 0.644 | -4172.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BRO | NL | 32 | 79 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 18 | 0.152 | -530.0 |
| 1939 | BRO | NL | 115 | 419 | 59 | 116 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 43 | 10 | 46 | 56 | 0.277 | -119.5 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 143 | 506 | 55 | 120 | 24 | 4 | 9 | 58 | 5 | 53 | 59 | 0.237 | -873.7 |
| 1941 | BRO | NL | 43 | 62 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 0.129 | -509.3 |
| 1942 | PIT | NL | 133 | 487 | 57 | 111 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 2 | 38 | 56 | 0.228 | -1351.7 |
| 1943 | PIT | NL | 133 | 491 | 57 | 119 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 48 | 4 | 46 | 48 | 0.242 | -765.1 |
| 1944 | PIT | NL | 139 | 554 | 89 | 146 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 10 | 41 | 57 | 0.264 | -300.9 |
| 1945 | PIT | NL | 123 | 392 | 59 | 95 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 38 | 2 | 55 | 55 | 0.242 | 277.9 |
| 1946 | PIT | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | WS | BRO | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 661 | 0 | 1526 | 1894 | 130 | 357 |
| 3B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 164 | 0 | 306 | 477 | 36 | 80 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BRO | 2B | 27 | 0 | 58 | 69 | 6 | 16 |
| 1939 | BRO | 2B | 107 | 0 | 256 | 338 | 25 | 69 |
| 1939 | BRO | 3B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | BRO | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | BRO | 2B | 140 | 0 | 326 | 379 | 31 | 58 |
| 1941 | BRO | 2B | 19 | 0 | 30 | 43 | 4 | 5 |
| 1941 | BRO | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | PIT | 2B | 25 | 0 | 42 | 52 | 6 | 10 |
| 1942 | PIT | SS | 108 | 0 | 203 | 315 | 26 | 50 |
| 1943 | PIT | 2B | 85 | 0 | 186 | 263 | 18 | 54 |
| 1943 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | PIT | SS | 47 | 0 | 96 | 151 | 10 | 30 |
| 1944 | PIT | 2B | 136 | 0 | 371 | 389 | 26 | 71 |
| 1944 | PIT | SS | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | PIT | 2B | 122 | 0 | 257 | 361 | 14 | 74 |
| 1945 | PIT | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | PIT | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 661 |
| Third Base | 5 |
| Shortstop | 163 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 25th | 4.0 | 336 | 0 |