Andy Kosco, baseball player, 1965-1974

Andy Kosco

Born: 10/5/1941 in Youngstown, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-08-13 | Final Game: 1974-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Andrew John Kosco

Biography

Andy Kosco was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1965 until 1974. Born in 1941, Kosco played primarily as a position player, showcasing his talents across several teams during his career, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, and Milwaukee Brewers. He concluded his playing days on July 30, 1974, leaving behind a legacy as a versatile and hardworking athlete in a competitive era of baseball. Over the course of 658 games, Kosco recorded 464 hits, including 73 home runs and 267 RBIs, which reflected his ability to contribute offensively, albeit with a batting average of .236. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball, marked by increasing integration and a shift in how the game was played. Although not a superstar, Kosco's contributions to his teams and his resilience on the field earned him respect among his peers, making him a notable figure in the history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
658 1963 204 464 75 8 73 267 5 99 350 0.236 0.273 0.394 0.667 -983.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 10 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.300

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1973 NLCS CIN 3 10 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.300

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 69 49 483 26 4 44
3B 20 16 12 19 3 0
OF 453 412 725 28 16 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 67
Third Base 20
Left Field 138
Center Field 15
Right Field 316