Cecil Bolton
Born: 2/13/1904 in Booneville, MS, USA
Died: 8/25/1993 in Jackson, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-09-21 | Final Game: 1928-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Cecil Glenford Bolton
Biography
Cecil Bolton was a professional baseball player born in 1904, whose brief Major League career spanned the final days of September in 1928. Primarily a position player, Bolton made a limited but notable impact in the league, appearing in just four games. During his short stint, he accumulated two hits, yielding a batting average of .154, with no home runs or runs batted in recorded. Despite not making a significant mark on the stat sheet, his participation in the Major Leagues during this era highlights the competitive nature of baseball, as well as the challenges faced by players trying to establish themselves in a demanding sport.
Bolton's career took place during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more modern phase, moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace offensive strategies that would shape the game in the years to come. While his time on the field was limited, Bolton's journey reflects the stories of many players from that period who aspired to greatness in the major leagues, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.154 | 0.267 | 0.462 | 0.728 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CLE | AL | 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CLE | 1B | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State | MS | 1924, 1925, 1926 |