Al Kozar
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1948-1950)
Al Kozar was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1950 for the Washington Senators and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 285 career games, he hit .254 with 252 hits, 6 home runs, and 94 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 173 lb
- Died
- 9/6/2007 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1948-04-19
- Last Game
- 1950-07-02
Full name: Albert Kenneth Kozar
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285 | 992 | 118 | 252 | 41 | 10 | 6 | 94 | 6 | 96 | 86 | .254 | .321 | .334 | .655 | -1,585 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .321 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.
Career SLG .334 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.
Career OPS .655 vs. league average .731 across their career seasons — 10.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | WS1 | AL | 150 | 577 | 61 | 144 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 58 | 4 | 66 | 52 | .250 | .263 (-5%) | .340 (-4%) | .379 (-14%) | .719 (-9%) | -842.3 |
| 1949 | WS1 | AL | 105 | 350 | 46 | 94 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 2 | 25 | 23 | .269 | .262 (+2%) | .343 (-7%) | .384 (-7%) | .727 (-7%) | -428.3 |
| 1950 | WS1 | AL | 20 | 55 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | .200 | .265 (-25%) | .346 (-23%) | .401 (-46%) | .747 (-35%) | -314.8 |
| 1950 | CHA | AL | 10 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .300 | — | — | — | — | -314.8 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 285 | 992 | 118 | 252 | 41 | 10 | 6 | 94 | 6 | 96 | 86 | .254 | — | — | — | — | -1,900 | ||
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 (285 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 136 | 484 | 56 | 116 | 1 | 40 | .240 |
| Away | 149 | 508 | 62 | 136 | 5 | 54 | .268 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-07-02 | CHW | SLA | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950-06-30 | CHW | SLA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-06-28 | CHW | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-06-27 | CHW | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950-06-25 | CHW | PHA | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-06-19 | CHW | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-06-17 | CHW | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950-06-14 | CHW | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-06-03 | CHW | NYY | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-06-01 | CHW | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 270 |
| Third Base | 1 |
Al Kozar: the record in brief
According to the bio, Al Kozar debuted on April 19, 1948 and played a final game on July 2, 1950. Club by club, the record runs the Washington Senators (1948 to 1950) and the Chicago White Sox (1950). Kozar is listed as a second baseman at 5'9" and 173 pounds. Kozar both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Kozar was born on July 5, 1921, in McKees Rocks, PA, USA. Kozar's death is recorded on September 6, 2007, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA. The given name on file is Albert Kenneth Kozar.
The batting record for Kozar: 285 games, 252 hits in 992 at bats, and a .254 average; the totals also include 6 home runs and 94 RBI. Kozar got on base at a .321 rate and slugged .334 (.655 OPS). Kozar hit .254 while the league hit .264 over the same span, a figure close to average. In OPS terms, Kozar's .655 stands 10.4% below the league's .731. The hits column peaks at 144, in 1948. Kozar drove in a season-high 58 runs in 1948.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Kozar
- What years did Al Kozar play?
- Al Kozar played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1950.
- Was Al Kozar a pitcher?
- No. Al Kozar was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Al Kozar hit?
- Al Kozar hit 6 career home runs with 252 hits.
- What was Al Kozar's career batting average?
- Al Kozar batted .254 over his career, with 252 hits in 992 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Kozar have?
- Al Kozar drove in 94 runs in his career.
- Is Al Kozar in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Kozar has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.