Rico Rossy, baseball player, 1991-1998

Rico Rossy

Born: 2/16/1964 in San Juan, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1991-09-11 | Final Game: 1998-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Elam Jose Rossy

Biography

Rico Rossy, born in 1964, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1998. Over the course of his career, he played in 147 games, amassing a total of 67 hits, including 4 home runs and 28 runs batted in, while finishing with a career batting average of .211. Notably, Rossy did not record any stolen bases during his time in the league, which reflects a playing style that was more focused on contact and situational hitting rather than speed on the basepaths. Rossy’s career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball as the game was beginning to witness the rise of power hitters and the integration of advanced analytics. While he may not have achieved the same level of statistical prominence as some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a role player and his ability to adapt to various positions on the field were valued by his teams. Despite the challenges of maintaining a long-term career in an era increasingly dominated by explosive offensive play, Rossy’s perseverance and dedication to the game left an indelible mark as a reliable teammate throughout his tenure in the majors.

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 0.211 0.293 0.312 0.605 -851.6

Season-by-Season Batting

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 33
Third Base 50
Shortstop 67
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 SEA AL $185,000
Total Career Earnings $185,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Purdue University West Lafayette IN 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985