Nick Koback, baseball player, 1953-1955

Nick Koback

Born: 7/19/1935 in Hartford, CT, USA

Died: 1/23/2015 in Hartford, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-07-29 | Final Game: 1955-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Nicholas Nicholie Koback

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Biography

Nick Koback, born in 1935, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from July 29, 1953, to July 4, 1955. During this brief period, Koback participated in 16 games, where he recorded 4 hits, resulting in a batting average of .121. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, Koback's time in the league reflects the challenges many players faced during the mid-1950s, which was a competitive era marked by the emergence of power hitters and the evolving dynamics of the game. Koback's playing style and contributions may not have reached legendary status, but his journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the many athletes who have sought to leave their mark on the sport. His career, although short-lived, highlights the rigorous environment of the major leagues during a time when the game was undergoing significant transformations, including the gradual integration of players and a shift in offensive strategies.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 33 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 13 0.121 0.147 0.182 0.329 0.0

Career AVG .121 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.

Career OBP .147 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 53.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.329 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 54.8% 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
1953 PIT NL 7 16 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1954 PIT NL 4 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1955 PIT NL 5 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 12 3 26 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1953 PIT C 6 0 8 2 0 0
1954 PIT C 4 2 14 0 0 0
1955 PIT C 2 1 4 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 12