Cole Liniak

Born: 8/23/1976 in Encinitas, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-09-03 | Final Game: 2000-04-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 181 lbs

Full name: Cole Edward Liniak

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Biography

Cole Liniak, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1999 to 2000. Primarily serving as a position player, Liniak made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball, playing in a total of 15 games. During his time in the league, he recorded 7 hits, contributing 2 runs batted in, and finished with a batting average of .219. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Liniak's determination and versatility on the field were evident throughout his short career. Liniak's time in the MLB coincided with a period of significant transformation in the game, characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics. Though he did not achieve the statistical milestones that often define a successful career in this era, Liniak's journey through professional baseball reflects the struggles and aspirations of many players in the late 1990s and early 2000s, as they navigated the complexities of the sport during a time of change. His contributions, albeit limited in scope, remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	32	3	7	2	0	0	2	0	1	6	0.219	0.242	0.281	0.524	0.0

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OBP .242 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .436 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.524 vs. league average 0.780 across their career seasons — 32.9% 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
1999	CHC	NL	12	29	3	7	2	0	0	2	0	1	4	0.241	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	CHC	NL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	10	9	8	8	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1999	CHN	3B	10	9	8	8	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	10

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2000	CHN	NL	$205,000
Total Career Earnings			$205,000