"Kosco, who died aged 84 Dec. 19, played for the Dodgers in 1969 and 1970, and recorded some of his best years in Los Angeles. The Yankees traded him to the Dodgers after the 1968 season, acquiring pitcher Mike Kekich in the deal. He recorded career highs in batting average (.248), home runs (19) and RBIs (74) during his first season in Los Angeles, and ended the season with an OPS above .700 for the first time in his career."
"His 19 dingers led the Dodgers that season, with the next closest player being Bill Sudakis with 14. Kosco stepped into a reduced role the following season, but still managed solid game time for LA. He played 74 games with the Dodgers the following season, hitting eight home runs and driving in 27 RBIs. The Dodgers traded Kosco to the Milwaukee Brewers before the following season, and played there for the entirety of the 1971 season before being traded again after the season."
Andy Kosco spent ten seasons in Major League Baseball largely as a replacement-level outfielder and occasional first baseman. He replaced Mickey Mantle at first base in Mantle’s final major league game in 1968. Kosco had his best years with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1969, posting career highs in batting average (.248), home runs (19) and RBIs (74) and recording an OPS above .700 while playing 120 games. He later played for the Brewers, Angels, Red Sox, Reds, Twins and Yankees. Kosco finished his career with 73 home runs, 267 RBIs and a .667 OPS and retired to his hometown in 1975.
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