Coco Laboy
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969-1973)
Coco Laboy was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1973 for the Montreal Expos, a span of 5 seasons. In 420 career games, he hit .233 with 291 hits, 28 home runs, and 166 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
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1969-04-08
- Last Game
- 1973-05-16
Full name: Jose Alberto Laboy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 420 | 1,247 | 108 | 291 | 62 | 2 | 28 | 166 | 0 | 97 | 220 | .233 | .289 | .354 | .643 | -1,441 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Career OBP .289 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career SLG .354 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .643 vs. league average .690 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | MON | NL | 157 | 562 | 53 | 145 | 29 | 1 | 18 | 83 | 0 | 40 | 96 | .258 | .248 (+4%) | .320 (-4%) | .369 (+11%) | .689 (+4%) | 241.7 |
| 1970 | MON | NL | 137 | 432 | 37 | 86 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 53 | 0 | 31 | 81 | .199 | .253 (-22%) | .325 (-22%) | .385 (-23%) | .711 (-22%) | -1612.2 |
| 1971 | MON | NL | 76 | 151 | 10 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 19 | .252 | .249 (+1%) | .316 (-5%) | .365 (-18%) | .682 (-12%) | -256.4 |
| 1972 | MON | NL | 28 | 69 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 16 | .261 | .243 (+7%) | .310 (+13%) | .353 (+19%) | .664 (+16%) | 185.9 |
| 1973 | MON | NL | 22 | 33 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | .121 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 420 | 1,247 | 108 | 291 | 62 | 2 | 28 | 166 | 0 | 97 | 220 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -1,441 | ||
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 (420 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 207 | 617 | 56 | 153 | 17 | 93 | .248 |
| Away | 213 | 630 | 52 | 138 | 11 | 73 | .219 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-05-16 | WSN | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-05-15 | WSN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-05-14 | WSN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-05-13 | WSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-05-12 | WSN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-05-05 | WSN | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-05-04 | WSN | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-05-02 | WSN | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-05-01 | WSN | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-04-29 | WSN | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 9 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 397 | 328 | 286 | 620 | 54 | 55 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | MON | 3B | 156 | 147 | 115 | 307 | 25 | 28 |
| 1970 | MON | 2B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | MON | 3B | 132 | 115 | 105 | 194 | 17 | 19 |
| 1971 | MON | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | MON | 3B | 65 | 39 | 37 | 67 | 7 | 4 |
| 1972 | MON | 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | MON | 3B | 24 | 18 | 16 | 33 | 1 | 2 |
| 1972 | MON | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | MON | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | MON | 3B | 20 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 4 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 8 |
| Third Base | 397 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | TSN Rookie Player of the Year |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 2nd | 3.0 | 24 | 3 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Coco Laboy (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Coco Laboy
- What years did Coco Laboy play?
- Coco Laboy played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1973.
- Was Coco Laboy a pitcher?
- No. Coco Laboy was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Coco Laboy hit?
- Coco Laboy hit 28 career home runs with 291 hits.
- What was Coco Laboy's career batting average?
- Coco Laboy batted .233 over his career, with 291 hits in 1,247 at bats.
- How many RBI did Coco Laboy have?
- Coco Laboy drove in 166 runs in his career.
- Is Coco Laboy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Coco Laboy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.