Frank Kostro
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1962-1969)
Frank Kostro was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1969 for the Detroit Tigers, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 8 seasons. In 266 career games, he hit .244 with 114 hits, 5 home runs, and 37 RBI.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1962-09-02
- Last Game
- 1969-09-21
Full name: Frank Jerry Kostro
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 266 | 467 | 40 | 114 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 37 | 0 | 33 | 85 | .244 | .291 | .321 | .613 | -451 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .291 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.
Career SLG .321 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.
Career OPS .613 vs. league average .681 across their career seasons — 10.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | DET | AL | 16 | 41 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .268 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | DET | AL | 31 | 52 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 13 | .231 | .246 (-6%) | .308 (+11%) | .371 (-33%) | .680 (-13%) | -56.5 |
| 1963 | LAA | AL | 43 | 99 | 6 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 17 | .222 | .246 (-10%) | .308 (-14%) | .371 (-13%) | .680 (-14%) | -56.5 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 59 | 103 | 10 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 21 | .272 | .250 (+9%) | .312 (-3%) | .377 (+8%) | .690 (+3%) | 25.6 |
| 1965 | MIN | AL | 20 | 31 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .161 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | MIN | AL | 32 | 31 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .323 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1968 | MIN | AL | 63 | 108 | 9 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 20 | .241 | .236 (+2%) | .298 (-8%) | .340 (-13%) | .638 (-11%) | -198.5 |
| 1969 | MIN | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 266 | 467 | 40 | 114 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 37 | 0 | 33 | 85 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -286 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (266 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 134 | 224 | 22 | 59 | 1 | 14 | .263 |
| Away | 132 | 243 | 18 | 55 | 4 | 23 | .226 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-09-21 | MIN | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-09-08 | MIN | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-28 | MIN | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968-09-27 | MIN | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968-09-24 | MIN | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-18 | MIN | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968-09-18 | MIN | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-16 | MIN | LAA | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-14 | MIN | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968-09-11 | MIN | CLE | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 14 | 8 | 82 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 2B | 14 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 2 | 3 |
| 3B | 55 | 42 | 44 | 93 | 11 | 12 |
| OF | 37 | 22 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | DET | 3B | 11 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 1963 | DET | 1B | 3 | 2 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | DET | 3B | 6 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | DET | OF | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | LAA | 1B | 5 | 4 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 1963 | LAA | 3B | 19 | 16 | 21 | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| 1963 | LAA | OF | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | MIN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | MIN | 2B | 7 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | MIN | 3B | 12 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| 1964 | MIN | OF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | MIN | 2B | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 1965 | MIN | 3B | 6 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 4 |
| 1965 | MIN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | MIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | MIN | OF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | MIN | 1B | 5 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968 | MIN | OF | 24 | 14 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 14 |
| Second Base | 14 |
| Third Base | 55 |
| Left Field | 22 |
| Right Field | 16 |
Frank Kostro: the record in brief
The profile opens with Frank Kostro's first major league game on September 2, 1962; the last one listed came on September 21, 1969. The team column moves through the Detroit Tigers (1962 to 1963), the Los Angeles Angels (1963), and the Minnesota Twins (1964 through 1969). Born on August 4, 1937, in Windber, PA, USA, Kostro is listed as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Kostro's listed size is 6'2" and 190 pounds. Frank Kostro was the playing name; the full given name is Frank Jerry.
Kostro finished with 114 hits from 467 at bats in 266 games, which works out to .244, plus 5 homers and 37 RBI. Kostro got on base at a .291 rate and slugged .321 (.613 OPS). The .244 career average is close to the .247 the league hit across the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 10.1% below league average (.613 against .681). The highest hit total in a season was 28, in 1964. In 1964, a season of regular play, Kostro hit .272 while the league hit .250.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Kostro
- What years did Frank Kostro play?
- Frank Kostro played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1969.
- Was Frank Kostro a pitcher?
- No. Frank Kostro was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Frank Kostro hit?
- Frank Kostro hit 5 career home runs with 114 hits.
- What teams did Frank Kostro play for?
- Frank Kostro played for 3 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1962–1963), the Los Angeles Angels (1963), and the Minnesota Twins (1964–1965, 1967–1969).
- What were Frank Kostro's career stats?
- In 266 games, Frank Kostro had 114 hits, 5 home runs, 37 RBI, and 40 runs, with a .244 batting average.
- What position did Frank Kostro play?
- Frank Kostro played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Kostro and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Kostro was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Frank Kostro hit each season?
- Frank Kostro's home runs by season: 0 in 1962, 2 in 1963, 3 in 1964, 0 in 1965, 0 in 1967, 0 in 1968, and 0 in 1969. His most in one season was 3, in 1964.
- What was Frank Kostro's career batting average?
- Frank Kostro batted .244 over his career, with 114 hits in 467 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Kostro have?
- Frank Kostro drove in 37 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Kostro in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Kostro has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.