Henry Cotto, baseball player, 1984-1993

Henry Cotto

Born: 1/5/1961 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-04-05 | Final Game: 1993-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 178 lbs

Biography

Henry Cotto was a professional baseball player born in 1961, whose career spanned from 1984 to 1993. Primarily known for his versatility as a position player, Cotto appeared in 884 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He showcased his offensive skills with a career batting average of .261, accumulating 569 hits and 44 home runs, while driving in 210 runs. Renowned for his speed on the basepaths, Cotto successfully stole 130 bases, demonstrating his ability to impact the game with both his hitting and baserunning. Cotto played during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period into a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. His tenure included stints with several teams, where he carved out a niche as a reliable contributor and a player with a keen understanding of the game. While he may not have been a household name, Cotto's blend of speed and skill left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and showcased the importance of versatility in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball. His legacy is one of grit and determination, embodying the spirit of the game during a dynamic period in its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
884 2178 296 569 87 9 44 210 130 107 352 0.261 0.299 0.370 0.669 -2530.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1984 NLCS CHN 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 760 488 1324 32 15 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 322
Center Field 355
Right Field 133
Designated Hitter 32

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 SEA AL $900,000
1992 SEA AL $875,000
1991 SEA AL $600,000
1990 SEA AL $425,000
1989 SEA AL $250,000
1988 SEA AL $90,000
Total Career Earnings $3,140,000