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Mark Kotsay

Former Prospect Manager - Athletics (MLB) [2026]
High Level
MLB
Years
1994-2013 (1997-2013)
Proper Name
Mark Steven Kotsay
Nickname
Kots
Positions
CF (1015) ... RF (467) ... OF (140) ... 1B (137) ... LF (62) ... DH (55)
Height / Weight
6-0 / 220
Bats / Throws
Left / Left
Birthdate
December 2,1975   Age:  50.192
Place
Whittier, California
High School
Santa Fe (Santa Fe Springs,CA)
Colleges
Cal State Fullerton (Fullerton,CA)
Drafted/Signed
1996-1-9-Florida Marlins
Signing Bonus
$ 1,125,000
Service Time
16.018 (2013)
MLB Debut
July 11,1997
Contract Info
2013-2013 ($1.3m)
MLBAM ID
117276
Retrosheet#
kotsm001
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[1995] Golden Spikes award winner as best amateur baseball player in US ... Men's College World Series Champion with Cal State Fullerton   [1996] Golden Spikes award finalist ... Played for United States in the Atlanta Olympics ... 1st Round Draft Pick (#9 overall) by the Florida Marlins   [1998] Topps All-Star Rookie   [2007] Inducted into the Cal State Fullerton Athletics Hall of Fame   [2008] Hit for the cycle on Aug 14
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Transactions

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tranx dateyearmlb teamminor lg teamlevelstatustransaction description40-man
2013-10-312013   Free AgtDeclared free agency 
tranx dateyearmlb teamminor lg teamlevelstatustransaction description40-man
2012-08-122012San Diego PadresMLBMLBActiveSigned to 1-year contract extension thru 2013 ($1.3m)Yes
2012-06-032012San Diego PadresMLBMLBActiveActivated from DLYes
2012-05-202012San Diego PadresMLBMLBDL-15DL-15 Lower back strainYes
2012-05-192012San Diego PadresMLBMLBInjuryDL - lower back strain 
2012-04-162012San Diego PadresMLBMLBActiveActivated from DLYes
2012-04-032012San Diego PadresMLBMLBDL-15DL-15 Right calfYes
tranx dateyearmlb teamminor lg teamlevelstatustransaction description40-man
2011-11-152011San Diego PadresMLBMLBHistSigned to 1-year contract for 2012-2012 ($1.25m) [Free Agent] 
2011-10-302011   HistGranted free agency 
2011-02-042011Milwaukee BrewersMLBMLBHistSigned to 1-year contract for 2011-2011 ($0.8m) [Free Agent] 
tranx dateyearmlb teamminor lg teamlevelstatustransaction description40-man
2010-11-012010   HistGranted free agency 
tranx dateyearmlb teamminor lg teamlevelstatustransaction description40-man
2009-07-282009Chicago White SoxMLBMLBHistTraded from Boston Red Sox to Chicago White Sox for Brian Anderson 
2009-06-022009Boston Red SoxMLBMLBHistActivated from Disabled List 
2009-04-042009Boston Red SoxMLBMLBInjuryDL - Lower back surgery - microdisectomy 
2009-01-092009Boston Red SoxMLBMLBHistSigned to 1-year contract for 2009-2009 ($1.5m) [Free Agent] 
tranx dateyearmlb teamminor lg teamlevelstatustransaction description40-man
2008-11-012008   HistGranted free agency 
2008-08-272008Boston Red SoxMLBMLBHistTraded from Atlanta Braves to Boston Red Sox for Luis Sumoza 
2008-07-012008Atlanta BravesMLBMLBHistActivated from Disabled List 
2008-05-302008Atlanta BravesMLBMLBInjuryDL - lower back soreness 
2008-01-142008Atlanta BravesMLBMLBHistTraded from Oakland Athletics to Atlanta Braves for Joey Devine and Jamie Richmond 
tranx dateyearmlb teamminor lg teamlevelstatustransaction description40-man
2007-10-012007Oakland AthleticsMLBMLBHistActivated from Disabled List 
2007-08-172007Oakland AthleticsMLBMLBInjuryDL - Lower back spasms 
2007-06-012007Oakland AthleticsMLBMLBHistActivated from Disabled List 
2007-04-012007Oakland AthleticsMLBMLBInjuryDL - Herniated disc in lower back 
tranx dateyearmlb teamminor lg teamlevelstatustransaction description40-man
2003-11-262003Oakland AthleticsMLBMLBHistTraded from San Diego Padres to Oakland Athletics for Terrence Long and Ramon Hernandez 
2003-06-052003San Diego PadresMLBMLBHistActivated from Disabled List 
2003-05-232003San Diego PadresMLBMLBInjuryDL - Sprained lower back 
tranx dateyearmlb teamminor lg teamlevelstatustransaction description40-man
2001-05-012001San Diego PadresMLBMLBHistActivated from Disabled List 
2001-04-172001San Diego PadresMLBMLBInjuryDL - Strained quadriceps muscle 
2001-03-282001San Diego PadresMLBMLBHistTraded from Florida Marlins with Cesar Crespo to San Diego Padres for Matt Clement, Eric Owens and Omar Ortiz 
2001-01-182001Florida MarlinsMLBMLBHistSigned to 1-year contract for 2001-2001 ($2.125m) [Avoids arbitration]  
tranx dateyearmlb teamminor lg teamlevelstatustransaction description40-man
1996-08-151996Florida MarlinsMLBMLBHistSigned out of draft (Cal State Fullerton) 
32 record(s)

Injuries

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tranx dateyearmlb teamminor lg teamlevelstatustransaction description40-man
2012-05-202012San Diego PadresMLBMLBDL-15DL-15 Lower back strainYes
2012-04-032012San Diego PadresMLBMLBDL-15DL-15 Right calfYes
2 record(s)

Trades

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2009-07-282009Chicago White SoxMLBMLBHistTraded from Boston Red Sox to Chicago White Sox for Brian Anderson 
2008-08-272008Boston Red SoxMLBMLBHistTraded from Atlanta Braves to Boston Red Sox for Luis Sumoza 
2008-01-142008Atlanta BravesMLBMLBHistTraded from Oakland Athletics to Atlanta Braves for Joey Devine and Jamie Richmond 
2003-11-262003Oakland AthleticsMLBMLBHistTraded from San Diego Padres to Oakland Athletics for Terrence Long and Ramon Hernandez 
2001-03-282001San Diego PadresMLBMLBHistTraded from Florida Marlins with Cesar Crespo to San Diego Padres for Matt Clement, Eric Owens and Omar Ortiz 
5 record(s)