Henry Cotto
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1993)
Henry Cotto was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1993 for 4 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 10 seasons. In 884 career games, he hit .261 with 569 hits, 44 home runs, and 210 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 178 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-04-05
- Last Game
- 1993-09-30
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 884 | 2,178 | 296 | 569 | 87 | 9 | 44 | 210 | 130 | 107 | 352 | .261 | .299 | .370 | .669 | -2,130 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .299 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.
Career SLG .370 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .669 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CHN | NL | 105 | 146 | 24 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 23 | .274 | .259 (+5%) | .322 (+1%) | .384 (-20%) | .707 (-11%) | -205.5 |
| 1985 | NYA | AL | 34 | 56 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 12 | .304 | .257 (+18%) | .323 (+5%) | .390 (-4%) | .714 (avg) | 6.2 |
| 1986 | NYA | AL | 35 | 80 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 17 | .212 | .257 (-18%) | .325 (-30%) | .395 (-27%) | .720 (-28%) | -380.7 |
| 1987 | NYA | AL | 68 | 149 | 21 | 35 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 35 | .235 | .262 (-11%) | .331 (-19%) | .415 (-3%) | .746 (-10%) | -279.1 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 133 | 386 | 50 | 100 | 18 | 1 | 8 | 33 | 27 | 23 | 53 | .259 | .254 (+2%) | .317 (-5%) | .377 (-1%) | .695 (-3%) | -222.0 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 100 | 295 | 44 | 78 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 33 | 10 | 12 | 44 | .264 | .254 (+4%) | .319 (-6%) | .375 (+8%) | .694 (+2%) | 26.9 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 127 | 355 | 40 | 92 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 21 | 22 | 52 | .259 | .257 (avg) | .324 (-5%) | .385 (-9%) | .710 (-8%) | -441.4 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 66 | 177 | 35 | 54 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 16 | 10 | 27 | .305 | .255 (+19%) | .323 (+7%) | .384 (+20%) | .708 (+14%) | 420.5 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 108 | 294 | 42 | 76 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 49 | .259 | .255 (+1%) | .322 (-9%) | .377 (-6%) | .699 (-7%) | -375.3 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 54 | 105 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 22 | .190 | .265 (-28%) | .332 (-36%) | .403 (-36%) | .735 (-36%) | -615.3 |
| 1993 | FLO | NL | 54 | 135 | 15 | 40 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 18 | .296 | .265 (+12%) | .332 (-6%) | .403 (+3%) | .735 (-1%) | -615.3 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 884 | 2,178 | 296 | 569 | 87 | 9 | 44 | 210 | 130 | 107 | 352 | .261 | — | — | — | — | -2,681 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (884 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 433 | 1054 | 163 | 277 | 22 | 111 | .263 |
| Away | 451 | 1124 | 133 | 292 | 22 | 99 | .260 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-09-30 | MIA | WSN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-09-29 | MIA | WSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993-09-27 | MIA | WSN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-26 | MIA | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-25 | MIA | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-24 | MIA | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-22 | MIA | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-21 | MIA | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-19 | MIA | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-18 | MIA | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
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 | SEA | OF | 34 | 22 | 59 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | FLO | OF | 46 | 29 | 85 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 322 |
| Center Field | 355 |
| Right Field | 133 |
| Designated Hitter | 32 |
Salary History
Henry Cotto's recorded salaries total $3,140,000 over 6 seasons, 1988 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cotto's career ran from 1984 to 1993. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1986, and 1987.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $3,140,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Henry Cotto (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Henry Cotto: the record in brief
Henry Cotto played a first major league game on April 5, 1984 and a last one on September 30, 1993. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago Cubs (1984), the New York Yankees (1985 to 1987), the Seattle Mariners (1988 through 1993), and the Florida Marlins (1993). Cotto is listed as an outfielder at 6'2" and 178 pounds. The bio says Cotto batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is January 5, 1961, in New York, NY, USA.
The batting record for Cotto: 884 games, 569 hits in 2,178 at bats, and a .261 average; the totals also include 44 homers, 210 runs batted in, and 130 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .299 and .370 give Cotto a career OPS of .669. Cotto hit .261 while the league hit .258 over the same span, a figure close to average. By OPS the gap is 6.2% below league average (.669 against .714). The hits column peaks at 100, in 1988. Cotto drove in a season-high 33 runs in 1988. 1988 brought a season-best 27 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Henry Cotto
- What years did Henry Cotto play?
- Henry Cotto played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1993.
- Was Henry Cotto a pitcher?
- No. Henry Cotto was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Henry Cotto hit?
- Henry Cotto hit 44 career home runs with 569 hits.
- What teams did Henry Cotto play for?
- Henry Cotto played for 4 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1984), the New York Yankees (1985–1987), the Seattle Mariners (1988–1993), and the Florida Marlins (1993).
- What were Henry Cotto's career stats?
- In 884 games, Henry Cotto had 569 hits, 44 home runs, 210 RBI, 296 runs, and 130 stolen bases, with a .261 batting average.
- How much did Henry Cotto earn in his career?
- Henry Cotto's recorded salaries total $3,140,000 over 6 seasons, 1988 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cotto's career ran from 1984 to 1993. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1986, and 1987.
- What was Henry Cotto's salary?
- Henry Cotto's last recorded salary was $900,000, in 1993. His highest recorded salary was $900,000, in 1993, and his lowest was $90,000, in 1988. The Salary History table lists each season from 1988 to 1993.
- What position did Henry Cotto play?
- Henry Cotto played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Henry Cotto and how much did he weigh?
- Henry Cotto was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 178 pounds.
- How many home runs did Henry Cotto hit each season?
- Henry Cotto's home runs by season: 0 in 1984, 1 in 1985, 1 in 1986, 5 in 1987, 8 in 1988, 9 in 1989, 4 in 1990, 6 in 1991, 5 in 1992, and 5 in 1993. His most in one season was 9, in 1989.
- What was Henry Cotto's career batting average?
- Henry Cotto batted .261 over his career, with 569 hits in 2,178 at bats.
- How many RBI did Henry Cotto have?
- Henry Cotto drove in 210 runs in his career.
- Is Henry Cotto in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Henry Cotto has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.