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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CHC | NL | 105 | 146 | 24 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 23 | 0.274 | -245.5 |
| 1985 | NYY | AL | 34 | 56 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 0.304 | 6.2 |
| 1986 | NYY | AL | 35 | 80 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 0.212 | -405.4 |
| 1987 | NYY | AL | 68 | 149 | 21 | 35 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 0.235 | -314.2 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 133 | 386 | 50 | 100 | 18 | 1 | 8 | 33 | 27 | 23 | 53 | 0.259 | -276.7 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 100 | 295 | 44 | 78 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 33 | 10 | 12 | 44 | 0.264 | 26.9 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 127 | 355 | 40 | 92 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 21 | 22 | 52 | 0.259 | -545.2 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 66 | 177 | 35 | 54 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 16 | 10 | 27 | 0.305 | 420.5 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 108 | 294 | 42 | 76 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 49 | 0.259 | -450.3 |
| 1993 | MIA | NL | 54 | 135 | 15 | 40 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 18 | 0.296 | -70.3 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 54 | 105 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 0.190 | -70.3 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CHN | OF | 88 | 28 | 117 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | NYA | OF | 30 | 15 | 41 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | NYA | OF | 29 | 19 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | NYA | OF | 57 | 33 | 89 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | SEA | OF | 120 | 95 | 253 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | SEA | OF | 90 | 66 | 153 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| 1990 | SEA | OF | 118 | 80 | 194 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | SEA | OF | 56 | 38 | 104 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | SEA | OF | 92 | 63 | 170 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | FLO | OF | 46 | 29 | 85 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | SEA | OF | 34 | 22 | 59 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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 | ||