George Kopacz

Born: 2/26/1941 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-18 | Final Game: 1970-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: George Felix Kopacz

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Biography

George Kopacz was a professional baseball player born in 1941, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1970. Primarily serving as a position player, he appeared in 16 games over the course of his time in the league. Kopacz recorded a total of 3 hits, which contributed to a career batting average of .120. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs during his tenure, his participation in the major leagues reflected the competitive nature of the era he played in, which was characterized by a mix of established stars and emerging talent. Kopacz's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the integration of players and the increasing importance of athleticism and speed. While his time in the spotlight was limited, Kopacz’s journey to the majors underscored the challenges faced by many players striving to make a mark in the league. Although he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his experience in the big leagues remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest levels of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	25	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	10	0.120	0.154	0.120	0.274	0.0

Career AVG .120 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 52.3% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 51.7% below league average.

Career SLG .120 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 68.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.274 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 60.9% 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
1966	ATL	NL	6	9	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	PIT	NL	10	16	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	3	27	0	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	ATL	1B	2	1	10	0	1	0
1970	PIT	1B	3	2	17	0	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	5