Alta Cohen
Born: 12/25/1908 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 3/11/2003 in Maplewood, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1931-04-15 | Final Game: 1933-06-17
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Alta Albert Cohen
Biography
Alta Cohen was a professional baseball player born in 1908, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1931 until 1933. His career spanned a relatively brief period, during which he participated in 29 games. Throughout his time in the league, Cohen recorded 13 hits and achieved a batting average of .194. He contributed a total of 2 runs batted in but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases.
Cohen's playing days came during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by shifts in both playing styles and team strategies. While he may not have left a lasting mark in terms of statistics, his presence in the game during the early 1930s reflected the challenges faced by many players of that time, as the sport was evolving both on and off the field. Despite a short career, Cohen remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 67 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 0.194 | 0.289 | 0.224 | 0.513 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | BRO | NL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | BRO | NL | 9 | 32 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.156 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | PHI | NL | 19 | 32 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 16 | 0 | 32 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | BRO | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | BRO | OF | 8 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1933 | PHI | OF | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 12 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 1 |