Andy Cohen
Born: 10/25/1904 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Died: 10/29/1988 in El Paso, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-05-31 | Final Game: 1929-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Andrew Howard Cohen
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Biography
Andy Cohen, born in 1904, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career from 1926 to 1929. Primarily recognized as a position player, Cohen appeared in 262 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He established himself as a reliable hitter, finishing his career with a batting average of .281. Over the course of his tenure, he recorded 249 hits, including 14 home runs, and drove in 114 runs, contributing significantly to his teamsβ offensive efforts.
Cohen played during a transitional period in baseball, navigating the tail end of the deadball era into a time when power hitting began to gain prominence. His ability to combine contact hitting with speed on the bases was reflected in his tally of 6 stolen bases. While his career may not have been as long or as storied as some of his contemporaries, Cohen's contributions on the field showcased his skills and left a mark during a dynamic time in baseball history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.600 | 0.333 | 0.933 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.600 | 0.333 | 0.933 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | 886 | 108 | 249 | 36 | 10 | 14 | 114 | 6 | 43 | 34 | 0.281 | 0.317 | 0.392 | 0.709 | -1026.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 32 | 35 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.257 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 129 | 504 | 64 | 138 | 24 | 7 | 9 | 59 | 3 | 31 | 17 | 0.274 | -384.1 |
| 1929 | NY1 | NL | 101 | 347 | 40 | 102 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 47 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 0.294 | -642.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 230 | 0 | 535 | 764 | 49 | 142 |
| 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 14 | 0 | 12 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | NY1 | 2B | 10 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| 1926 | NY1 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | NY1 | SS | 10 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928 | NY1 | 2B | 126 | 0 | 304 | 434 | 24 | 90 |
| 1928 | NY1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | NY1 | SS | 3 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1929 | NY1 | 2B | 94 | 0 | 227 | 315 | 20 | 52 |
| 1929 | NY1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | NY1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 230 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1923, 1924, 1925 |