Mickey Cochrane
Catcher · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1925-1937)
Mickey Cochrane was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1937 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 13 seasons. In 1,482 career games, he hit .320 with 1,652 hits, 119 home runs, and 832 RBI. Mickey Cochrane was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1947 and was a 2-time All-Star and a 2-time MVP. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 24,892.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 6/28/1962 in Lake Forest, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1925-04-14
- Last Game
- 1937-05-25
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 1947 (BBWAA)
- Awards
- 2× All-Star · 2× MVP
Full name: Gordon Stanley Cochrane
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,482 | 5,169 | 1,041 | 1,652 | 333 | 64 | 119 | 832 | 64 | 857 | 217 | .320 | .419 | .478 | .897 | 24,892 |
Career AVG .320 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +13.6% above league average.
Career OBP .419 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +21.8% above league average.
Career SLG .478 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — +19.8% above league average.
Career OPS .897 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — +20.7% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | PHA | AL | 134 | 420 | 69 | 139 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 55 | 7 | 44 | 19 | .331 | .288 (+15%) | .349 (+14%) | .407 (+10%) | .756 (+12%) | 1120.2 |
| 1926 | PHA | AL | 120 | 370 | 50 | 101 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 47 | 5 | 56 | 15 | .273 | .279 (-2%) | .345 (+7%) | .390 (+5%) | .735 (+6%) | 502.9 |
| 1927 | PHA | AL | 126 | 432 | 80 | 146 | 20 | 6 | 12 | 80 | 9 | 50 | 7 | .338 | .282 (+20%) | .344 (+19%) | .392 (+26%) | .736 (+23%) | 2076.2 |
| 1928 | PHA | AL | 131 | 468 | 92 | 137 | 26 | 12 | 10 | 57 | 7 | 76 | 25 | .293 | .280 (+4%) | .342 (+15%) | .395 (+17%) | .737 (+16%) | 1726.7 |
| 1929 | PHA | AL | 135 | 514 | 113 | 170 | 37 | 8 | 7 | 95 | 7 | 69 | 8 | .331 | .289 (+14%) | .353 (+17%) | .415 (+14%) | .769 (+15%) | 1823.0 |
| 1930 | PHA | AL | 130 | 487 | 110 | 174 | 42 | 5 | 10 | 85 | 5 | 55 | 18 | .357 | .293 (+22%) | .354 (+20%) | .429 (+22%) | .784 (+21%) | 2301.6 |
| 1931 | PHA | AL | 122 | 459 | 87 | 160 | 31 | 6 | 17 | 89 | 2 | 56 | 21 | .349 | .276 (+26%) | .338 (+25%) | .388 (+42%) | .726 (+34%) | 3209.8 |
| 1932 | PHA | AL | 139 | 518 | 118 | 152 | 35 | 4 | 23 | 112 | 0 | 100 | 22 | .293 | .275 (+7%) | .335 (+23%) | .391 (+30%) | .726 (+27%) | 3190.2 |
| 1933 | PHA | AL | 130 | 429 | 104 | 138 | 30 | 4 | 15 | 60 | 8 | 106 | 22 | .322 | .270 (+19%) | .329 (+39%) | .377 (+37%) | .707 (+38%) | 3811.4 |
| 1934 | DET | AL | 129 | 437 | 74 | 140 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 76 | 8 | 78 | 26 | .320 | .278 (+15%) | .340 (+26%) | .392 (+5%) | .733 (+15%) | 1704.7 |
| 1935 | DET | AL | 115 | 411 | 93 | 131 | 33 | 3 | 5 | 47 | 5 | 96 | 15 | .319 | .279 (+14%) | .342 (+32%) | .399 (+13%) | .742 (+22%) | 2317.7 |
| 1936 | DET | AL | 44 | 126 | 24 | 34 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 46 | 15 | .270 | .283 (-5%) | .349 (+33%) | .404 (-6%) | .753 (+12%) | 543.2 |
| 1937 | DET | AL | 27 | 98 | 27 | 30 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 4 | .306 | .276 (+11%) | .342 (+32%) | .398 (+23%) | .740 (+27%) | 564.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 1,482 | 5,169 | 1,041 | 1,652 | 333 | 64 | 119 | 832 | 64 | 857 | 217 | .320 | — | — | — | — | 24,892 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1482 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 736 | 2482 | 526 | 794 | 62 | 437 | .320 |
| Away | 746 | 2687 | 516 | 858 | 57 | 400 | .319 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937-05-25 | DET | NYY | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-05-24 | DET | MIN | W | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-05-23 | DET | MIN | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-05-22 | DET | BOS | L | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-05-21 | DET | BOS | W | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-05-20 | DET | PHA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-05-19 | DET | PHA | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-05-18 | DET | PHA | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937-05-16 | DET | SLA | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-05-15 | DET | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1451 | 0 | 6414 | 840 | 111 | 104 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | PHA | C | 133 | 0 | 419 | 79 | 8 | 9 |
| 1926 | PHA | C | 115 | 0 | 502 | 90 | 15 | 9 |
| 1927 | PHA | C | 123 | 0 | 559 | 85 | 9 | 11 |
| 1928 | PHA | C | 130 | 0 | 645 | 71 | 25 | 8 |
| 1929 | PHA | C | 135 | 0 | 659 | 77 | 13 | 9 |
| 1930 | PHA | C | 130 | 0 | 654 | 69 | 5 | 11 |
| 1931 | PHA | C | 117 | 0 | 560 | 63 | 9 | 9 |
| 1932 | PHA | C | 137 | 0 | 652 | 94 | 5 | 15 |
| 1932 | PHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | PHA | C | 128 | 0 | 476 | 67 | 6 | 8 |
| 1934 | DET | C | 124 | 0 | 517 | 69 | 7 | 7 |
| 1935 | DET | C | 110 | 0 | 504 | 50 | 6 | 6 |
| 1936 | DET | C | 42 | 0 | 159 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| 1937 | DET | C | 27 | 0 | 108 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1449 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
| 1935 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 1934 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
| 1934 | Most Valuable Player | |
| 1934 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 1933 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
| 1932 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
| 1931 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
| 1931 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 1930 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
| 1930 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 1929 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
| 1929 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 1928 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
| 1928 | Most Valuable Player | |
| 1928 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 1927 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
| 1925 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C2 |
| 1925 | TSN All-Star | C |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | Boston | MA | 1922, 1923 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 7th | 24.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1934 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 1st | 67.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1933 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 15th | 5.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1931 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 9th | 16.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1928 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 1st | 53.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1927 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 4th | 18.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1926 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 18th | 4.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1925 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 10th | 8.0 | 64 | 0 |
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Mickey Cochrane: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mickey Cochrane debuted on April 14, 1925 and played a final game on May 25, 1937. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Athletics (1925 to 1933) and the Detroit Tigers (1934 through 1937). Cochrane played primarily as a catcher and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on April 6, 1903, in Bridgewater, MA, USA and a listed size of 5'10" and 180 pounds. Cochrane's death is recorded on June 28, 1962, in Lake Forest, IL, USA. The given name on file is Gordon Stanley Cochrane.
Across 1,482 games at the plate, Cochrane's career line reads 1,652 hits in 5,169 at bats for a .320 average, along with 119 home runs, 832 RBI, and 64 stolen bases. Cochrane's career OPS of .897 combines a .419 on-base mark with .478 slugging. Measured against the leagues Cochrane played in, the .320 career average compares with a .281 league average over the same seasons, 13.6% above the league.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mickey Cochrane
- What years did Mickey Cochrane play?
- Mickey Cochrane played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1937.
- Was Mickey Cochrane a pitcher?
- No. Mickey Cochrane was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Mickey Cochrane hit?
- Mickey Cochrane hit 119 career home runs with 1,652 hits.
- Is Mickey Cochrane in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Mickey Cochrane was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1947.
- What teams did Mickey Cochrane play for?
- Mickey Cochrane played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1925–1933) and the Detroit Tigers (1934–1937).
- How many MVP awards did Mickey Cochrane win?
- Mickey Cochrane won 2 MVP awards, in 1928 and 1934.
- What awards did Mickey Cochrane win?
- Mickey Cochrane won 2 MVP awards (1928 and 1934). He was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Mickey Cochrane's career stats?
- In 1,482 games, Mickey Cochrane had 1,652 hits, 119 home runs, 832 RBI, 1,041 runs, and 64 stolen bases, with a .320 batting average.
- What position did Mickey Cochrane play?
- Mickey Cochrane played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mickey Cochrane and how much did he weigh?
- Mickey Cochrane was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mickey Cochrane hit each season?
- Mickey Cochrane's home runs by season: 6 in 1925, 8 in 1926, 12 in 1927, 10 in 1928, 7 in 1929, 10 in 1930, 17 in 1931, 23 in 1932, 15 in 1933, 2 in 1934, 5 in 1935, 2 in 1936, and 2 in 1937. His most in one season was 23, in 1932.
- What was Mickey Cochrane's career batting average?
- Mickey Cochrane batted .320 over his career, with 1,652 hits in 5,169 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mickey Cochrane have?
- Mickey Cochrane drove in 832 runs in his career.
- How many All-Star Games did Mickey Cochrane make?
- Mickey Cochrane was selected to 2 All-Star Games.