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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | MIN | AL | 23 | 55 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.236 | -138.5 |
| 1966 | MIN | AL | 57 | 158 | 11 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 0.222 | -578.2 |
| 1967 | MIN | AL | 9 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | NYY | AL | 131 | 466 | 47 | 112 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 59 | 2 | 16 | 71 | 0.240 | -68.5 |
| 1969 | LAD | NL | 120 | 424 | 51 | 105 | 13 | 2 | 19 | 74 | 0 | 21 | 66 | 0.248 | -39.3 |
| 1970 | LAD | NL | 74 | 224 | 21 | 51 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 0.228 | -639.4 |
| 1971 | ATL | AL | 98 | 264 | 27 | 60 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 39 | 1 | 24 | 57 | 0.227 | -128.3 |
| 1972 | BOS | AL | 17 | 47 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.213 | 61.7 |
| 1972 | LAA | AL | 49 | 142 | 15 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 0.239 | 61.7 |
| 1973 | CIN | NL | 47 | 118 | 17 | 33 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 26 | 0.280 | 548.4 |
| 1974 | CIN | NL | 33 | 37 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | MIN | 1B | 2 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | MIN | OF | 14 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966 | MIN | 1B | 5 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1966 | MIN | OF | 40 | 35 | 70 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | MIN | OF | 7 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | NYA | 1B | 28 | 22 | 243 | 15 | 2 | 18 |
| 1968 | NYA | OF | 95 | 94 | 160 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| 1969 | LAN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969 | LAN | OF | 109 | 103 | 153 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| 1970 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | LAN | OF | 58 | 53 | 101 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | ML4 | 1B | 29 | 20 | 175 | 11 | 1 | 22 |
| 1971 | ML4 | 3B | 12 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | ML4 | OF | 45 | 34 | 81 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | BOS | OF | 12 | 11 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | CAL | OF | 36 | 34 | 62 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | CIN | OF | 36 | 31 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CIN | 3B | 8 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 67 |
| Third Base | 20 |
| Left Field | 138 |
| Center Field | 15 |
| Right Field | 316 |