Ed Acosta

Born: 3/9/1944 in Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama

Died: 9/18/2025 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-07 | Final Game: 1972-10-04

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Eduardo Elixbet Acosta

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Biography

Ed Acosta was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1944, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1970 to 1972. He showcased his talents primarily as a right-handed pitcher and finished his career with a record of 6-9, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05, and accumulated 70 strikeouts over his time on the mound. Acosta also recorded one save, highlighting his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations despite his relatively short career in the majors. Acosta's playing era coincided with a transformative time in baseball, as the game was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and a greater emphasis on pitching depth. His career, though brief, is emblematic of many talented players who navigated the competitive landscape of the early 1970s. While Acosta may not have achieved overwhelming statistical success, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	9	57	8	3	1	1	137.7	153	62	12	39	70	4.05	0

Career ERA 4.05 vs. league average 3.54 across their career seasons — 14.4% worse 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
1970	PIT	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	1	2.7	5	4	2	1	13.50	—	0.0
1971	SDP	NL	3	3	8	6	3	1	0	46.0	43	14	7	16	2.74	3.47 (+21%)	-
1972	SDP	NL	3	6	46	2	0	0	0	89.0	105	44	30	53	4.45	3.26 (-36%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
57	29	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	15	0.034	0.067	0.034	0.101	0.0

Career AVG .034 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 86.2% below league average.

Career OBP .067 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 79.0% below league average.

Career SLG .034 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 90.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.101 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 85.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1970	PIT	NL	3	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1971	SDP	NL	8	17	0	0	0	6	0.000	—	—	—	—
1972	SDP	NL	46	12	1	1	1	9	0.083	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	57	8	10	13	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	PIT	P	3	0	0	0	0	0
1971	SDN	P	8	6	7	3	0	0
1972	SDN	P	46	2	3	10	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	57