Coco Laboy

Coco Laboy was a professional baseball player born in 1940, who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1969 and 1973. Primarily a position player, Laboy played a total of 420 games during his career, showcasing a blend of power and versatility. He finished his tenure with 291 hits, 28 home runs, and 166 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .233. Notably, Laboy did not record any stolen bases throughout his time in the league, emphasizing his role as a consistent, if not fleet-footed, contributor at the plate. Laboy’s career began during a transformative era in baseball as the sport was transitioning from the pitching-dominated deadball era to a more offensive-oriented approach. His performance earned him recognition as the TSN Rookie Player of the Year, marking him as a significant newcomer in the league. Although his statistical output may not have placed him among the game's elite, Laboy’s contributions were important to the teams he played for, and he remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history for his unique place in the game during the late 1960s and early 1970s.