Eddie Zosky (born March 21, 1970) is an American former professional baseball player who appeared as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1993 to 2001. He played for the Minnesota Twins, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, and Seattle Mariners. Zosky was known for his defensive abilities and was regarded as a promising prospect during his early career.
Early life and education
Edward Thomas Zosky was born in San Jose, California. He attended Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, where he played high‑school baseball and attracted attention from MLB scouts.
Professional career
Minor leagues
Zosky was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the second round of the 1990 MLB Draft. He began his professional career in the Twins' minor‑league system, playing for teams such as the Elizabethton Twins (Rookie League) and the Visalia Oaks (Class A). His defensive skills behind the plate were highlighted throughout his minor‑league tenure, although his offensive production remained modest.
Major leagues
Zosky made his MLB debut on June 27, 1993, with the Minnesota Twins. Over three seasons (1993–1995) with the Twins, he appeared in a total of 39 games, compiling a batting average of .169. In 1996, he was acquired by the Chicago Cubs, for whom he played 9 games. After a period of back‑and‑forth between the majors and Triple‑A affiliates, Zosky joined the Milwaukee Brewers organization, appearing in 7 games during the 1998 season. He later signed with the Seattle Mariners and recorded his final major‑league appearances in 2001, playing in 7 games.
Across his MLB career, Zosky appeared in 62 games, recording a .173 batting average, 2 home runs, and 5 runs batted in (RBIs). He threw and batted right‑handed.
Later career
Following his final MLB appearance, Zosky continued to play in the minor leagues and independent leagues until his retirement from professional baseball in the mid‑2000s.
Post‑playing activities
After retiring from playing, Zosky has been involved in baseball coaching and youth development programs, though specific details of his post‑playing career are limited in publicly available sources.
Personal life
Zosky resides in the United States. Public records do not elaborate further on his personal or family life.
Legacy
While Eddie Zosky did not achieve extensive statistical prominence at the major‑league level, he is remembered as a defensive specialist and a notable prospect from the early 1990s Twins organization. His career reflects the challenges many minor‑league players face in transitioning to sustained major‑league success.