Bert Cole, baseball player, 1921-1927

Bert Cole

Born: 7/1/1896 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 5/30/1975 in San Mateo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-19 | Final Game: 1927-09-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Albert George Cole

Biography

Bert Cole was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1927. Born in 1896, Cole made his debut during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented style. Over the course of his career, he amassed a record of 28 wins and 32 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.67. His pitching prowess was highlighted by his ability to strike out 119 batters and secure 10 saves, demonstrating his role as both a starter and a reliable option in the bullpen. Cole's career unfolded during a pivotal time in baseball history, as the sport began to embrace the excitement of power hitting and the integration of new talent. While he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the mound were significant to the teams he played for. Cole's legacy remains a testament to the skilled pitchers of his era who laid the groundwork for future generations of players in the evolving world of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
28 32 177 46 18 4 10 605.7 735 314 26 230 119 4.67 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
202 205 29 49 3 4 1 18 1 11 36 0.239 0.284 0.307 0.592 -161.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 0 5 0 0 0
P 177 0 36 163 8 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 177
Center Field 3