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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ATL | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | KCR | AL | 59 | 149 | 21 | 32 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 0.215 | -287.7 |
| 1993 | KCR | AL | 46 | 86 | 10 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 0.221 | -185.2 |
| 1998 | SEA | AL | 37 | 81 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0.198 | -378.8 |
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
| 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 |