Cy Acosta, baseball player, 1972-1975

Cy Acosta

Born: 11/22/1946 in El Sabino, Sinaloa, México

MLB Debut: 1972-06-04 | Final Game: 1975-05-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Cecilio Acosta

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Biography

Cy Acosta, born in 1946, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1972 to 1975. Known for his impressive control and ability to close games, Acosta compiled a career record of 13-9 with an earned run average (ERA) of 2.66. His effectiveness on the mound was highlighted by his 109 strikeouts and 27 saves, showcasing his dual capability as both a starter and a reliever. Acosta's playing style emphasized precision and resilience, traits that made him a valuable asset to his teams during his brief but impactful career. Acosta played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the shift towards specialized roles in pitching. His contributions on the field were marked by a strong understanding of the game and the ability to perform under pressure, particularly in late-inning situations. Though his career was relatively short, Cy Acosta left a lasting impression as a dependable pitcher, embodying the spirit of competitive baseball in the early 1970s. His legacy continues to be remembered by fans and historians alike as a testament to the skill and dedication found within the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 9 107 0 0 0 27 186.0 143 55 15 77 109 2.66 0

Career ERA 2.66 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — 25.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1972 CHW AL 3 0 26 0 0 0 5 34.7 25 6 17 28 1.56 3.26 (+52%) -
1973 CHW AL 10 6 48 0 0 0 18 97.0 66 24 39 60 2.23 3.75 (+41%) -
1974 CHW AL 0 3 27 0 0 0 3 45.7 43 19 18 19 3.74 3.63 (-3%) -
1975 PHI NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 1 8.7 9 6 3 2 6.23 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
107 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1972 CHW AL 26 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 CHW AL 48 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1974 CHW AL 27 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1975 PHI NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 107 0 6 21 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 CHA P 26 0 2 3 1 0
1973 CHA P 48 0 2 10 2 2
1974 CHA P 27 0 2 8 1 1
1975 PHI P 6 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 107