Mark Steven Kotsay was born on December 2,1975 and is an American professional baseball manager and former outfielder.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,974 |
32 Facts About Mark Kotsay
2.
Mark Kotsay is the manager for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,975 |
3.
Mark Kotsay coached for the Padres and Athletics before becoming manager of Oakland before the 2022 season.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,976 |
4.
Mark Kotsay played for the school's American football and basketball teams.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,977 |
5.
Mark Kotsay enrolled at California State University, Fullerton to play college baseball for the Cal State Fullerton Titans.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,978 |
Related searches
Oakland Athletics American football Bourne Braves Cape Cod World Series Gary Sheffield San Diego Padres Matt Clement New York Yankees News Mother's Day Atlanta Braves Chicago Cubs Kevin Youkilis Mike Lowell Red Adam LaRoche Red Sox Chicago White Sox Milwaukee Brewers Los Angeles Police6.
Mark Kotsay spent the summer of 1994 playing for the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League where he was named a league all-star.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,979 |
7.
In 1995, Mark Kotsay won the Golden Spikes Award and was the Most Outstanding Player of the College World Series, as Fullerton won its third Series championship.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,980 |
8.
Mark Kotsay was a consensus choice as an All-American in 1995 and 1996.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,981 |
9.
Mark Kotsay appeared in 14 games for the Marlins in 1997 before taking over as the team's center fielder in 1998.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,982 |
10.
Mark Kotsay was moved to right field after Gary Sheffield was traded, a position better suited for the strong throwing arm which Kotsay regularly showed off.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,983 |
11.
At the plate, Mark Kotsay was an average hitter during these years, hitting around.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,984 |
12.
Mark Kotsay was traded in 2001, barely a week before Opening Day, to the San Diego Padres as part of a deal for Matt Clement and Eric Owens.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,985 |
13.
News of the contract extension ended speculation that Mark Kotsay would be traded to a team in need of a starting center fielder, such as the New York Yankees.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,986 |
14.
On Mother's Day, May 14,2006, Mark Kotsay was one of more than 50 hitters who brandished a pink bat to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,987 |
15.
Mark Kotsay was one of a handful of players to hit a pink bat home run.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,988 |
16.
Mark Kotsay underwent back surgery during spring training 2007, and missed the first two months of the 2007 campaign.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,989 |
17.
On January 14,2008, after passing a physical, Mark Kotsay was officially traded to the Atlanta Braves along with $5.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,990 |
18.
Mark Kotsay doubled to right in the seventh inning against Bob Howry of the Chicago Cubs.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,991 |
19.
Mark Kotsay would hit another single in the ninth inning to have his third career five-hit game and first since 2005.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,992 |
20.
Mark Kotsay quickly became the Red Sox's preferred first baseman after third baseman Mike Lowell was lost for the season due to injury and Kevin Youkilis was moved to third.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,993 |
21.
Mark Kotsay underwent back surgery to remove a displaced disc in February 2009 but did not miss significant time.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,994 |
22.
On July 24,2009, Mark Kotsay was designated for assignment by the Red Sox to free up a roster spot for newly acquired Adam LaRoche.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,995 |
23.
On July 28,2009, Mark Kotsay was traded to Chicago White Sox for minor league outfielder Brian Anderson and cash considerations.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,996 |
24.
In 2010, Mark Kotsay appeared in 107 games, primarily as a designated hitter and first baseman, hitting.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,997 |
25.
On February 1,2011, Mark Kotsay agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,998 |
Related searches
Oakland Athletics American football Bourne Braves Cape Cod World Series Gary Sheffield San Diego Padres Matt Clement New York Yankees News Mother's Day Atlanta Braves Chicago Cubs Kevin Youkilis Mike Lowell Red Adam LaRoche Red Sox Chicago White Sox Milwaukee Brewers Los Angeles Police26.
Mark Kotsay served as a utility player, mostly as a reserve outfield and pinch hitter.
| FactSnippet No. 2,095,999 |
27.
Mark Kotsay began the year on the disabled list with a calf strain.
| FactSnippet No. 2,096,000 |
28.
Mark Kotsay made 26 starts in the field and had 51 appearances as a pinch hitter, batting.
| FactSnippet No. 2,096,001 |
29.
In 2013, Mark Kotsay made 23 starts in the field at the corner outfield spots and first base but appeared in 104 games, mostly as a pinch hitter.
| FactSnippet No. 2,096,002 |
30.
Mark Kotsay joined the Padres front office in 2014 as a special assistant.
| FactSnippet No. 2,096,003 |
31.
In 2019, Mark Kotsay was inducted into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame.
| FactSnippet No. 2,096,004 |
32.
Mark Kotsay's father, Steve Kotsay, is a retired Los Angeles Police Motorcycle Officer.
| FactSnippet No. 2,096,005 |