Nick Koback
Born: 7/19/1935 in Hartford, CT, USA
Died: 1/23/2015 in Hartford, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1953-07-29 | Final Game: 1955-07-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: Nicholas Nicholie Koback
Biography
Nick Koback, born in 1935, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from July 29, 1953, to July 4, 1955. During this brief period, Koback participated in 16 games, where he recorded 4 hits, resulting in a batting average of .121. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, Koback's time in the league reflects the challenges many players faced during the mid-1950s, which was a competitive era marked by the emergence of power hitters and the evolving dynamics of the game.
Koback's playing style and contributions may not have reached legendary status, but his journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the many athletes who have sought to leave their mark on the sport. His career, although short-lived, highlights the rigorous environment of the major leagues during a time when the game was undergoing significant transformations, including the gradual integration of players and a shift in offensive strategies.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 33 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.121 | 0.147 | 0.182 | 0.329 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | PIT | NL | 7 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | PIT | NL | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | PIT | NL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 12 | 3 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | PIT | C | 6 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | PIT | C | 4 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | PIT | C | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 12 |