Dick Kokos

Born: 2/28/1928 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 4/9/1986 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-07-08 | Final Game: 1954-05-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Richard Jerome Kokos

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Biography

Dick Kokos was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1954. Born in 1928, Kokos played primarily as a position player, showcasing his talents over the course of 475 games. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the late post-war years and the early stages of the modern game. Kokos was known for his strong right-handed bat, finishing his career with 410 hits, 59 home runs, and 223 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .263. Throughout his career, Kokos demonstrated versatility and power, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. He also showcased speed on the bases, accumulating 15 stolen bases during his time in the league. Kokos played for teams in an era characterized by the increasing popularity of baseball in America, as well as the gradual integration of the sport. His contributions to the game, while perhaps overshadowed by the legends of his time, reflected the spirit and competitiveness of the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
475	1558	239	410	82	9	59	223	15	242	252	0.263	0.365	0.441	0.806	3247.1

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .365 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career SLG .441 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.806 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — +10.4% above 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
1948	SLA	AL	71	258	40	77	15	3	4	40	4	28	32	0.298	.263 (+13%)	.340 (+10%)	.379 (+12%)	.719 (+11%)	538.2
1949	SLA	AL	143	501	80	131	28	1	23	77	3	66	91	0.261	.262 (avg)	.343 (+2%)	.384 (+20%)	.727 (+11%)	1124.2
1950	SLA	AL	143	490	77	128	27	5	18	67	8	88	73	0.261	.265 (-2%)	.346 (+8%)	.401 (+11%)	.747 (+10%)	1142.0
1953	SLA	AL	107	299	41	72	12	0	13	38	0	56	53	0.241	.264 (-9%)	.335 (+7%)	.397 (+4%)	.733 (+5%)	442.7
1954	BAL	AL	11	10	1	2	0	0	1	1	0	4	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0