Joe Koshansky, baseball player, 2007-2008

Joe Koshansky

Born: 5/26/1982 in Shreveport, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-09-01 | Final Game: 2008-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Joseph Steven Koshansky

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Biography

Joe Koshansky, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008. Primarily serving as a position player, Koshansky played a total of 35 games during his brief career. He was known for his power-hitting potential, evidenced by his ability to hit three home runs and drive in ten runs, despite finishing with a batting average of .180. His journey through the league occurred during a time when the game was increasingly dominated by power hitters, and Koshansky's contributions reflected the changing dynamics of offensive strategy. After making his MLB debut in September 2007, Koshansky showcased flashes of talent but ultimately struggled to find consistent success at the plate. With nine hits over his career, he faced challenges in establishing himself as a regular contributor. Despite the limited scope of his career, Koshansky's time in the majors highlighted the intense competition of a league that was continuously evolving, particularly in the wake of the steroid era that had significantly influenced player performance and statistics. Koshansky retired having left a modest legacy, marked by his brief stint in a sport that continues to celebrate its history and the diverse paths of its players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 50 5 9 4 0 3 10 0 3 22 0.180 0.236 0.440 0.676 0.0

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career OBP .236 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career SLG .440 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2007 COL NL 17 12 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 5 0.083 — — — — 0.0
2008 COL NL 18 38 5 8 3 0 3 8 0 1 17 0.211 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 14 8 80 6 1 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 COL 1B 3 0 9 0 0 0
2008 COL 1B 11 8 71 6 1 8

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 14

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Virginia Charlottesville VA 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004