MARK
KOTSAY
OF
Ht/Wt
6’0’’,
220 lbs
Bats/Throws
L /
L
Experience
17
years
Debut
Jul 11, 1997
Born
Dec 2, 1975
(49 yrs)
Whittier, California
Hometown
Santa Fe, California
Drafted
Drafted by Florida in 1996 (1st round).
Season Stats
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| GP Games Played
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AB At Bats
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R Runs
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H Hits
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2B Doubles
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3B Triples
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HR Home Runs
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RBI Runs Batted In
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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SB Stolen Bases
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CS Caught Stealing
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AVG Batting Average
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OBP On-Base Percentage
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SLG Slugging Percentage
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OPS On-Base Plus Slugging
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
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| 2013-10-31 |
Filed for free agency.
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| 2013-09-15 |
Announced his retirement at the end of the season.
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| 2013-05-11 |
Missed 1 game (sore back).
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| 2013-05-10 |
Sore back, day-to-day.
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| 2012-08-12 |
Signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract extension.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern League (AA) | Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year | 1997 |
| Eastern League (AA) | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 1997, 1997 |
| USA Baseball | Golden Spikes Award Top amateur baseball player in the country | 1995 |
| College Baseball | Rotary Smith Award Player of the Year | 1995 |
Scouting Report
A versatile defender, he had a great throwing arm and instincts. Could mash right-handed pitching and had a pretty good batting eye. Pinch-hit well, too. Wasn't as good a hitter versus southpaws. Did not generate a lot of home-run power or steal a lot of bases. His all-out style made him a bit injury-prone with time.
Long Range Potential: Versatile backup and solid bat off the bench.
