Eddie Zosky
Born: 2/10/1968 in Whittier, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-09-02 | Final Game: 2000-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Edward James Zosky
Biography
Eddie Zosky, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1991 until his retirement in 2000. Primarily playing as a position player, Zosky's career was characterized by his contributions in a limited number of games, appearing in a total of 44 contests. He played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving into a more offensive-minded sport, yet he struggled to make a significant impact at the plate.
Over the course of his career, Zosky recorded 8 hits and drove in 3 runs, finishing with a batting average of .16. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Zosky's presence in the league during the late 1990s added depth to rosters in an era that was notable for power hitters and offensive production. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the challenging nature of breaking through in a competitive environment, and while his statistics may not highlight a storied career, Zosky remains a part of baseball history for his perseverance in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 50 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.160 | 0.173 | 0.260 | 0.433 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | TOR | AL | 18 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.148 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 30 | 8 | 15 | 37 | 2 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | TOR | SS | 18 | 6 | 12 | 26 | 0 | 5 |
| 1992 | TOR | SS | 8 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | FLO | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | FLO | SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | MIL | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | MIL | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 30 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | TOR | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fresno | Fresno | CA | 1987, 1988, 1989 |