Rico Rossy
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1998)
Rico Rossy was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1998 for the Atlanta Braves, the Kansas City Royals, and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 8 seasons. In 147 career games, he hit .211 with 67 hits, 4 home runs, and 28 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-09-11
- Last Game
- 1998-09-27
Full name: Elam Jose Rossy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | 317 | 43 | 67 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 35 | 45 | .211 | .293 | .312 | .605 | -784 |
Career AVG .211 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.
Career OBP .293 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.
Career SLG .312 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.
Career OPS .605 vs. league average .726 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ATL | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | KCA | AL | 59 | 149 | 21 | 32 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 20 | .215 | .255 (-16%) | .322 (-4%) | .377 (-20%) | .699 (-13%) | -259.3 |
| 1993 | KCA | AL | 46 | 86 | 10 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 11 | .221 | .265 (-17%) | .332 (-9%) | .403 (-16%) | .735 (-13%) | -170.6 |
| 1998 | SEA | AL | 37 | 81 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 13 | .198 | .266 (-26%) | .335 (-25%) | .420 (-27%) | .755 (-26%) | -354.5 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 147 | 317 | 43 | 67 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 35 | 45 | .211 | — | — | — | — | -784 | ||
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 (147 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 77 | 172 | 28 | 42 | 3 | 21 | .244 |
| Away | 70 | 145 | 15 | 25 | 1 | 7 | .172 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-27 | SEA | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998-09-25 | SEA | TEX | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-22 | SEA | OAK | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-21 | SEA | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-19 | SEA | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-18 | SEA | LAA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-17 | SEA | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-05 | SEA | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-08-28 | SEA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-08-24 | SEA | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 33 | 18 | 34 | 66 | 1 | 13 |
| 3B | 50 | 24 | 22 | 66 | 2 | 6 |
| SS | 67 | 54 | 74 | 160 | 8 | 45 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ATL | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | KCA | 2B | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | KCA | 3B | 9 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | KCA | SS | 51 | 45 | 60 | 135 | 8 | 38 |
| 1993 | KCA | 2B | 24 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 1 | 11 |
| 1993 | KCA | 3B | 16 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | KCA | SS | 11 | 9 | 11 | 21 | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 | SEA | 2B | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | SEA | 3B | 25 | 17 | 11 | 44 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | SEA | SS | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 33 |
| Third Base | 50 |
| Shortstop | 67 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Rico Rossy's recorded salaries total $185,000 over 1 season, in 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rossy's career ran from 1991 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1991, 1992, and 1993.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | SEA | AL | $185,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $185,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | West Lafayette | IN | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 |
Rico Rossy: the record in brief
The profile opens with Rico Rossy's first major league game on September 11, 1991; the last one listed came on September 27, 1998. The season rows list, in order, the Atlanta Braves (1991), the Kansas City Royals (1992 to 1993), and the Seattle Mariners (1998). Rossy, a shortstop by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Rossy is listed at 5'10" and 175 pounds. The birth record reads February 16, 1964, in San Juan, P.R. Rossy's full given name, per the bio, is Elam Jose Rossy.
In 147 games and 317 at bats, Rossy batted .211 with 67 hits, along with 4 homers and 28 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .293 clip and slugging .312, Rossy finished with a .605 OPS. Rossy's .211 average ran 19.0% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1992 produced Rossy's most hits, 32 of them for the Kansas City Royals. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .215 in 1992, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rico Rossy
- What years did Rico Rossy play?
- Rico Rossy played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1998.
- Was Rico Rossy a pitcher?
- No. Rico Rossy was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Rico Rossy hit?
- Rico Rossy hit 4 career home runs with 67 hits.
- What teams did Rico Rossy play for?
- Rico Rossy played for 3 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1991), the Kansas City Royals (1992–1993), and the Seattle Mariners (1998).
- What were Rico Rossy's career stats?
- In 147 games, Rico Rossy had 67 hits, 4 home runs, 28 RBI, and 43 runs, with a .211 batting average.
- How much did Rico Rossy earn in his career?
- Rico Rossy's recorded salaries total $185,000 over 1 season, in 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rossy's career ran from 1991 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1991, 1992, and 1993.
- What was Rico Rossy's salary?
- Rico Rossy's recorded salary was $185,000 in 1998.
- What position did Rico Rossy play?
- Rico Rossy played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rico Rossy and how much did he weigh?
- Rico Rossy was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rico Rossy hit each season?
- Rico Rossy's home runs by season: 0 in 1991, 1 in 1992, 2 in 1993, and 1 in 1998. His most in one season was 2, in 1993.
- What was Rico Rossy's career batting average?
- Rico Rossy batted .211 over his career, with 67 hits in 317 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rico Rossy have?
- Rico Rossy drove in 28 runs in his career.
- Is Rico Rossy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rico Rossy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.