Chris Coste, baseball player, 2006-2009

Chris Coste

Born: 2/4/1973 in Fargo, ND, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-05-26 | Final Game: 2009-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Christopher Robert Coste

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Biography

Chris Coste, born in 1973, was a versatile position player who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009. His career began in an era characterized by a focus on power hitting and offensive production, yet Coste carved out a niche for himself as a reliable contributor. Over the span of 299 games, he showcased his skills with a respectable batting average of .272, accumulating 219 hits and delivering 23 home runs alongside 108 RBIs. His steady performance at the plate made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Coste's journey to the majors was marked by determination and perseverance, having spent significant time in the minor leagues before making his debut. This experience not only honed his skills but also instilled a strong work ethic that resonated throughout his career. While he did not steal any bases, his ability to handle various positions on the field and contribute in critical moments underscored his importance to the teams he played for, particularly during his tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies. Chris Coste remains a memorable figure in the baseball community, representing the hard-working spirit of players who defy the odds to achieve their dreams in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
299 806 83 219 47 0 23 108 0 52 157 0.272 0.329 0.416 0.744 -174.5

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .416 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.744 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — near 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
2006 PHI NL 65 198 25 65 14 0 7 32 0 10 31 0.328 .269 (+22%) .336 (+12%) .431 (+17%) .768 (+15%) 557.0
2007 PHI NL 48 129 15 36 3 0 5 22 0 4 20 0.279 .268 (+4%) .335 (-7%) .422 (-1%) .758 (-4%) -90.7
2008 PHI NL 98 274 28 72 17 0 9 36 0 16 51 0.263 .263 (avg) .333 (-3%) .416 (+2%) .749 (avg) -15.9
2009 PHI NL 45 102 12 25 8 0 2 8 0 14 27 0.245 .262 (-7%) .332 (+3%) .417 (-8%) .750 (-4%) -36.6
2009 HOU NL 43 103 3 21 5 0 0 10 0 8 28 0.204 .262 (-22%) .332 (-22%) .417 (-40%) .750 (-32%) -36.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2008 NLCS PHI 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
2008 WS PHI 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2007 NLDS2 PHI 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 20 16 143 8 1 19
C 218 176 1253 58 7 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 PHI 1B 2 0 3 0 0 1
2006 PHI C 54 46 328 12 4 0
2007 PHI 1B 1 1 6 0 0 1
2007 PHI C 31 25 157 12 0 3
2008 PHI 1B 1 1 7 1 0 0
2008 PHI C 78 69 488 23 3 6
2009 PHI 1B 1 1 9 0 0 1
2009 PHI C 29 22 164 6 0 1
2009 HOU 1B 15 13 118 7 1 16
2009 HOU C 26 14 116 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 218
First Base 20
Designated Hitter 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 WAS NL $650,000
2009 PHI NL $460,000
2008 PHI NL $415,000
2007 PHI NL $385,000
Total Career Earnings $1,910,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Concordia College-Moorhead Moorhead MN 1993, 1994, 1995