Eddie Zosky was a professional baseball player who played as a shortstop in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. He was born on February 10, 1968, in Whittier, California, and attended California State University, Fresno, where he played college baseball.
Zosky was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the first round of the 1989 MLB draft and made his debut in the MLB in 1991. He played for the Blue Jays for two seasons before being traded to the Florida Marlins in 1993. He played for the Marlins for one season before being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in 1994.
Zosky played for the Brewers for one season before being traded to the Houston Astros in 1995. He played for the Astros for one season before being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1996. He played for the Pirates for one season before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1997.
Zosky played for the Dodgers for one season before being traded to the Seattle Mariners in 1998. He played for the Mariners for one season before being traded to the Detroit Tigers in 1999. He played for the Tigers for one season before being released in 2000.
Throughout his career, Zosky was known for his defensive skills as a shortstop. He had a career batting average of .225 with 2 home runs and 20 RBIs in 143 games played. After his release from the Tigers, Zosky retired from professional baseball.
After retiring from baseball, Zosky became a coach and instructor. He worked as a coach for the Fresno State Bulldogs baseball team from 2002 to 2004 and as an instructor at the Fresno Baseball Academy. He also worked as a scout for the San Francisco Giants from 2005 to 2007.
In 2008, Zosky was inducted into the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame. He currently works as a scout for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Overall, Eddie Zosky had a relatively short career in the MLB, playing for several teams over the course of a decade. Despite his limited offensive production, he was known for his defensive skills and has continued to contribute to the sport as a coach and scout.
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