Corey Koskie
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2006)
Corey Koskie was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2006 for the Minnesota Twins, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 9 seasons. In 989 career games, he hit .275 with 936 hits, 124 home runs, and 506 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 6,958.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-09-09
- Last Game
- 2006-07-05
Full name: Cordel Leonard Koskie
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 989 | 3,399 | 516 | 936 | 223 | 13 | 124 | 506 | 71 | 458 | 795 | .275 | .367 | .458 | .825 | 6,958 |
Career AVG .275 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .367 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.
Career SLG .458 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.
Career OPS .825 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — +8.3% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 11 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .138 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | 117 | 342 | 42 | 106 | 21 | 0 | 11 | 58 | 4 | 40 | 72 | .310 | .271 (+14%) | .344 (+12%) | .433 (+8%) | .778 (+10%) | 789.3 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 146 | 474 | 79 | 142 | 32 | 4 | 9 | 65 | 5 | 77 | 104 | .300 | .270 (+11%) | .344 (+16%) | .437 (+1%) | .782 (+7%) | 1018.3 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | 153 | 562 | 100 | 155 | 37 | 2 | 26 | 103 | 27 | 68 | 118 | .276 | .263 (+4%) | .332 (+9%) | .426 (+14%) | .758 (+12%) | 1503.8 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 140 | 490 | 71 | 131 | 37 | 3 | 15 | 69 | 10 | 72 | 127 | .267 | .261 (+2%) | .331 (+11%) | .416 (+7%) | .747 (+9%) | 1057.3 |
| 2003 | MIN | AL | 131 | 469 | 76 | 137 | 29 | 2 | 14 | 69 | 11 | 77 | 113 | .292 | .264 (+11%) | .332 (+18%) | .422 (+7%) | .754 (+12%) | 1394.8 |
| 2004 | MIN | AL | 118 | 422 | 68 | 106 | 24 | 2 | 25 | 71 | 9 | 49 | 103 | .251 | .266 (-6%) | .335 (+2%) | .427 (+16%) | .762 (+10%) | 827.0 |
| 2005 | TOR | AL | 97 | 354 | 49 | 88 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 36 | 4 | 44 | 90 | .249 | .264 (-6%) | .330 (+2%) | .418 (-5%) | .749 (-2%) | -43.9 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 76 | 257 | 29 | 67 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 33 | 1 | 29 | 58 | .261 | .269 (-3%) | .336 (+2%) | .431 (+14%) | .768 (+8%) | 411.2 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 989 | 3,399 | 516 | 936 | 223 | 13 | 124 | 506 | 71 | 458 | 795 | .275 | — | — | — | — | 6,958 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (989 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 499 | 1651 | 269 | 471 | 60 | 251 | .285 |
| Away | 490 | 1748 | 247 | 465 | 64 | 255 | .266 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-05 | MIL | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006-07-04 | MIL | CIN | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-07-03 | MIL | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-07-02 | MIL | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-07-01 | MIL | MIN | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-06-30 | MIL | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-06-29 | MIL | CHC | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-06-28 | MIL | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006-06-27 | MIL | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006-06-26 | MIL | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 908 | 880 | 623 | 1704 | 81 | 130 |
| OF | 25 | 10 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIN | 3B | 10 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | MIN | 3B | 79 | 72 | 33 | 143 | 7 | 8 |
| 1999 | MIN | OF | 25 | 10 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIN | 3B | 139 | 133 | 96 | 241 | 12 | 27 |
| 2001 | MIN | 3B | 150 | 147 | 95 | 306 | 15 | 19 |
| 2002 | MIN | 3B | 138 | 136 | 117 | 254 | 12 | 16 |
| 2003 | MIN | 3B | 131 | 130 | 91 | 234 | 9 | 15 |
| 2004 | MIN | 3B | 115 | 112 | 79 | 207 | 11 | 14 |
| 2005 | TOR | 3B | 76 | 74 | 52 | 158 | 7 | 19 |
| 2006 | MIL | 3B | 70 | 69 | 54 | 151 | 7 | 11 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 908 |
| Right Field | 25 |
| Designated Hitter | 36 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Player of the Week | Week of 2003-06-21 |
Salary History
Corey Koskie's recorded salaries total $26,295,000 over 9 seasons, 1999 to 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Koskie's career ran from 1998 to 2006. No salary is recorded for 1998.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MIL | NL | $5,750,000 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | $6,250,000 |
| 2005 | TOR | AL | $3,500,000 |
| 2004 | MIN | AL | $4,500,000 |
| 2003 | MIN | AL | $3,400,000 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | $2,150,000 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | $300,000 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | $245,000 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | $200,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $26,295,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College | Boone | IA | 1993 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 25th | 1.0 | 392 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Corey Koskie (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Corey Koskie: the record in brief
September 9, 1998 and July 5, 2006 bracket Corey Koskie's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Koskie played for the Minnesota Twins (1998 through 2004), the Toronto Blue Jays (2005), and the Milwaukee Brewers (2006). The bio lists Koskie as a third baseman who batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 3 inches and 215 pounds. The birth record reads June 28, 1973, in Anola, MB, CAN. The given name on file is Cordel Leonard Koskie.
In 989 games and 3,399 at bats, Koskie batted .275 with 936 hits, plus 124 home runs, 506 runs batted in, and 71 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .367 clip and slugging .458, Koskie finished with a .825 OPS. The .275 career average is close to the .266 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Koskie's .825 stands 8.3% above the league's .762. Koskie's most home runs in a season came in 2001, when the total reached 26 for the Minnesota Twins.
Frequently Asked Questions about Corey Koskie
- What years did Corey Koskie play?
- Corey Koskie played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2006.
- Was Corey Koskie a pitcher?
- No. Corey Koskie was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Corey Koskie hit?
- Corey Koskie hit 124 career home runs with 936 hits.
- What teams did Corey Koskie play for?
- Corey Koskie played for 3 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1998–2004), the Toronto Blue Jays (2005), and the Milwaukee Brewers (2006).
- What were Corey Koskie's career stats?
- In 989 games, Corey Koskie had 936 hits, 124 home runs, 506 RBI, 516 runs, and 71 stolen bases, with a .275 batting average.
- How much did Corey Koskie earn in his career?
- Corey Koskie's recorded salaries total $26,295,000 over 9 seasons, 1999 to 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Koskie's career ran from 1998 to 2006. No salary is recorded for 1998.
- What was Corey Koskie's salary?
- Corey Koskie's last recorded salary was $5,750,000, in 2007. His highest recorded salary was $6,250,000, in 2006, and his lowest was $200,000, in 1999. The Salary History table lists each season from 1999 to 2007.
- What position did Corey Koskie play?
- Corey Koskie played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Corey Koskie and how much did he weigh?
- Corey Koskie was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Corey Koskie hit each season?
- Corey Koskie's home runs by season: 1 in 1998, 11 in 1999, 9 in 2000, 26 in 2001, 15 in 2002, 14 in 2003, 25 in 2004, 11 in 2005, and 12 in 2006. His most in one season was 26, in 2001.
- What was Corey Koskie's career batting average?
- Corey Koskie batted .275 over his career, with 936 hits in 3,399 at bats.
- How many RBI did Corey Koskie have?
- Corey Koskie drove in 506 runs in his career.
- Is Corey Koskie in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Corey Koskie has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.