Henry Cotto

Born: 1/5/1961 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-04-05 | Final Game: 1993-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 178 lbs

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Biography

Henry Cotto was a professional baseball player born in 1961, whose career spanned from 1984 to 1993. Primarily known for his versatility as a position player, Cotto appeared in 884 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He showcased his offensive skills with a career batting average of .261, accumulating 569 hits and 44 home runs, while driving in 210 runs. Renowned for his speed on the basepaths, Cotto successfully stole 130 bases, demonstrating his ability to impact the game with both his hitting and baserunning. Cotto played during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period into a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. His tenure included stints with several teams, where he carved out a niche as a reliable contributor and a player with a keen understanding of the game. While he may not have been a household name, Cotto's blend of speed and skill left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and showcased the importance of versatility in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball. His legacy is one of grit and determination, embodying the spirit of the game during a dynamic period in its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
884	2178	296	569	87	9	44	210	130	107	352	0.261	0.299	0.370	0.669	-2530.8

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 6.2% 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
1984	CHC	NL	105	146	24	40	5	0	0	8	9	10	23	0.274	.259 (+5%)	.322 (+1%)	.384 (-20%)	.707 (-11%)	-245.5
1985	NYY	AL	34	56	4	17	1	0	1	6	1	3	12	0.304	.257 (+18%)	.323 (+5%)	.390 (-4%)	.714 (avg)	6.2
1986	NYY	AL	35	80	11	17	3	0	1	6	3	2	17	0.212	.257 (-18%)	.325 (-30%)	.395 (-27%)	.720 (-28%)	-405.4
1987	NYY	AL	68	149	21	35	10	0	5	20	4	6	35	0.235	.262 (-11%)	.331 (-19%)	.415 (-3%)	.746 (-10%)	-314.2
1988	SEA	AL	133	386	50	100	18	1	8	33	27	23	53	0.259	.254 (+2%)	.317 (-5%)	.377 (-1%)	.695 (-3%)	-276.7
1989	SEA	AL	100	295	44	78	11	2	9	33	10	12	44	0.264	.254 (+4%)	.319 (-6%)	.375 (+8%)	.694 (+2%)	26.9
1990	SEA	AL	127	355	40	92	14	3	4	33	21	22	52	0.259	.257 (avg)	.324 (-5%)	.385 (-9%)	.710 (-8%)	-545.2
1991	SEA	AL	66	177	35	54	6	2	6	23	16	10	27	0.305	.255 (+19%)	.323 (+7%)	.384 (+20%)	.708 (+14%)	420.5
1992	SEA	AL	108	294	42	76	11	1	5	27	23	14	49	0.259	.255 (+1%)	.322 (-9%)	.377 (-6%)	.699 (-7%)	-450.3
1993	SEA	AL	54	105	10	20	1	0	2	7	5	2	22	0.190	.265 (-28%)	.332 (-36%)	.403 (-36%)	.735 (-36%)	-676.8
1993	MIA	NL	54	135	15	40	7	0	3	14	11	3	18	0.296	.265 (+12%)	.332 (-6%)	.403 (+3%)	.735 (-1%)	-676.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1984	NLCS	CHN	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	760	488	1324	32	15	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	CHN	OF	88	28	117	3	2	1
1985	NYA	OF	30	15	41	2	1	0
1986	NYA	OF	29	19	59	1	0	0
1987	NYA	OF	57	33	89	2	1	0
1988	SEA	OF	120	95	253	6	2	0
1989	SEA	OF	90	66	153	9	2	3
1990	SEA	OF	118	80	194	4	2	1
1991	SEA	OF	56	38	104	2	2	1
1992	SEA	OF	92	63	170	2	0	0
1993	SEA	OF	34	22	59	0	1	0
1993	FLO	OF	46	29	85	1	2	0