Al Kozar

Born: 7/5/1921 in McKees Rocks, PA, USA

Died: 9/6/2007 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-19 | Final Game: 1950-07-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Albert Kenneth Kozar

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Biography

Al Kozar was a professional baseball player born in 1921, whose career spanned from 1948 to July 2, 1950. Primarily serving as a position player, Kozar played in a total of 285 games in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 252 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .254. His offensive contributions included 6 home runs and 94 runs batted in, along with 6 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game in multiple facets. Kozar's playing career unfolded in the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing a surge in popularity and transitioning into a new phase marked by increased competition and the eventual integration of the sport. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Kozar's contributions on the field were significant during his time, reflecting the hard-nosed play and dedication characteristic of players from that period. His legacy is one of perseverance and commitment to the game, serving as a reminder of the many players who played pivotal roles in the evolution of baseball during the late 1940s and early 1950s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
285	992	118	252	41	10	6	94	6	96	86	0.254	0.321	0.334	0.655	-1931.4

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.655 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 10.4% 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
1948	WSN	AL	150	577	61	144	25	8	1	58	4	66	52	0.250	.263 (-5%)	.340 (-4%)	.379 (-14%)	.719 (-9%)	-1088.4
1949	WSN	AL	105	350	46	94	15	2	4	31	2	25	23	0.269	.262 (+2%)	.343 (-7%)	.384 (-7%)	.727 (-7%)	-515.9
1950	WSN	AL	20	55	7	11	1	0	0	3	0	5	8	0.200	.265 (-25%)	.346 (-23%)	.401 (-46%)	.747 (-35%)	-327.1
1950	CHW	AL	10	10	4	3	0	0	1	2	0	0	3	0.300	—	—	—	—	-327.1