Corey Koskie, baseball player, 124 home runs, 1998-2006

Corey Koskie

Born: 6/28/1973 in Anola, MB, CAN

MLB Debut: 1998-09-09 | Final Game: 2006-07-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Cordel Leonard Koskie

Biography

Corey Koskie was a Canadian professional baseball player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2006. Renowned for his versatility as a position player, Koskie played primarily as a third baseman and was noted for his solid defensive skills and reliable hitting. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 989 games, amassing 936 hits and finishing with a batting average of .275. His power at the plate was evident as he hit 124 home runs and drove in 506 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 71 stolen bases. Koskie began his MLB journey with the Minnesota Twins, where he quickly earned a reputation for his work ethic and clutch performances. He played a key role during the Twins' competitive years in the early 2000s, contributing to the team's playoff aspirations. After his time in Minnesota, he played for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Milwaukee Brewers, further solidifying his legacy as a reliable and effective player. Koskie's career, which coincided with an era of offensive explosion in baseball, left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and showcased the talent emerging from Canada in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
989 3399 516 936 223 13 124 506 71 458 795 0.275 0.367 0.458 0.825 6949.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
18 67 8 15 4 1 1 9 7 21 0.224

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2004 ALDS2 MIN 4 13 2 4 1 0 0 2 3 2 0.308
2003 ALDS1 MIN 4 15 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 5 0.200
2002 ALDS2 MIN 5 21 3 3 0 1 1 5 2 6 0.143
2002 ALCS MIN 5 18 3 5 2 0 0 2 2 8 0.278

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

Career Games by 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

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 Career Earnings $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