George Kopacz
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1966-1970)
George Kopacz was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1970 for the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 5 seasons. In 16 career games, he hit .120 with 3 hits.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1966-09-18
- Last Game
- 1970-09-29
Full name: George Felix Kopacz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .120 | .154 | .120 | .274 | 0 |
Career AVG .120 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 52.3% below league average.
Career OBP .154 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 51.7% below league average.
Career SLG .120 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 68.5% below league average.
Career OPS .274 vs. league average .700 across their career seasons — 60.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | ATL | NL | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | PIT | NL | 10 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 16 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .120 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .111 |
| Away | 7 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-09-29 | PIT | STL | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1970-09-23 | PIT | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-22 | PIT | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-20 | PIT | NYN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-18 | PIT | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-17 | PIT | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-09-15 | PIT | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-09-09 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-08 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-07 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
George Kopacz: the record in brief
George Kopacz's major league career runs from a debut on September 18, 1966 to a final game on September 29, 1970. Kopacz played for the Atlanta Braves (1966) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1970). Kopacz played primarily as a first baseman and threw and hit left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on February 26, 1941, in Chicago, IL, USA and a listed size of 6'1" and 195 pounds. George Kopacz was the playing name; the full given name is George Felix.
In 16 games and 25 at bats, Kopacz batted .120 with 3 hits. The league as a whole hit .251 across Kopacz's seasons, which puts the .120 career mark 52.3% below average. No season topped the 3 hits of 1970.
Kopacz appears at one position only: first base, in 5 games.
Retrosheet box scores cover 16 of Kopacz's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Kopacz
- What years did George Kopacz play?
- George Kopacz played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1970.
- Was George Kopacz a pitcher?
- No. George Kopacz was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did George Kopacz hit?
- George Kopacz hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did George Kopacz play for?
- George Kopacz played for 2 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1966) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1970).
- What were George Kopacz's career stats?
- In 16 games, George Kopacz had 3 hits and 2 runs, with a .120 batting average.
- What position did George Kopacz play?
- George Kopacz played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Kopacz and how much did he weigh?
- George Kopacz was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- What was George Kopacz's career batting average?
- George Kopacz batted .120 over his career, with 3 hits in 25 at bats.
- Is George Kopacz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Kopacz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.