Frank Kostro

Born: 8/4/1937 in Windber, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-02 | Final Game: 1969-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Frank Jerry Kostro

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Biography

Frank Kostro, born in 1937, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1962 to 1969. Over the course of his career, Kostro participated in 266 games, demonstrating his versatility on the field. He recorded 114 hits, contributing to a batting average of .244, and showcased his power with 5 home runs and 37 runs batted in. While he did not steal any bases during his time in the major leagues, his consistent presence in the lineup earned him recognition among his peers. Kostro's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the evolution of the game and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. Although he may not have been a standout player in terms of statistical accolades, his contributions to the teams he played for and his dedication to the sport remained significant. As a member of the baseball community, Kostro's journey reflects the experiences of many players of his era, navigating the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing game. He retired on September 21, 1969, leaving behind a legacy that resonates with fans and historians alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
266	467	40	114	17	2	5	37	0	33	85	0.244	0.291	0.321	0.613	-495.0

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.613 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1962	DET	AL	16	41	5	11	3	0	0	3	1	6	0.268	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	DET	AL	31	52	4	12	1	0	0	0	9	13	0.231	.246 (-6%)	.308 (+11%)	.371 (-33%)	.680 (-13%)	-59.8
1963	LAA	AL	43	99	6	22	2	1	2	10	6	17	0.222	.246 (-10%)	.308 (-14%)	.371 (-13%)	.680 (-14%)	-59.8
1964	MIN	AL	59	103	10	28	5	0	3	12	4	21	0.272	.250 (+9%)	.312 (-3%)	.377 (+8%)	.690 (+3%)	25.6
1965	MIN	AL	20	31	2	5	2	0	0	1	4	5	0.161	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	MIN	AL	32	31	4	10	0	0	0	2	3	2	0.323	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	MIN	AL	63	108	9	26	4	1	0	9	6	20	0.241	.236 (+2%)	.298 (-8%)	.340 (-13%)	.638 (-11%)	-221.7
1969	MIN	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	14	8	82	5	1	4
2B	14	8	11	17	2	3
3B	55	42	44	93	11	12
OF	37	22	39	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	DET	3B	11	10	9	20	1	2
1963	DET	1B	3	2	21	3	0	0
1963	DET	3B	6	4	1	12	1	0
1963	DET	OF	3	2	3	0	0	0
1963	LAA	1B	5	4	36	2	1	3
1963	LAA	3B	19	16	21	27	2	5
1963	LAA	OF	3	3	3	0	0	0
1964	MIN	1B	1	1	1	0	0	0
1964	MIN	2B	7	7	5	11	1	1
1964	MIN	3B	12	10	9	22	3	1
1964	MIN	OF	2	1	2	0	0	0
1965	MIN	2B	7	1	6	6	1	2
1965	MIN	3B	6	2	4	12	4	4
1965	MIN	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
1967	MIN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1967	MIN	OF	3	2	1	0	0	0
1968	MIN	1B	5	1	24	0	0	1
1968	MIN	OF	24	14	30	2	0	0