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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | DET | AL | 7 | 4 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 109.7 | 134 | 52 | 36 | 22 | 4.27 | -337.9 |
| 1922 | DET | AL | 1 | 6 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 79.3 | 105 | 43 | 39 | 21 | 4.88 | -1178.2 |
| 1923 | DET | AL | 13 | 5 | 52 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 163.0 | 183 | 75 | 61 | 32 | 4.14 | -2045.2 |
| 1924 | DET | AL | 3 | 9 | 28 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 109.3 | 135 | 57 | 35 | 16 | 4.69 | -689.9 |
| 1925 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 44.0 | 55 | 30 | 25 | 9 | 6.14 | -488.4 |
| 1925 | DET | AL | 2 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 33.7 | 44 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 5.88 | -477.2 |
| 1927 | CHW | AL | 1 | 4 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 | 79 | 35 | 19 | 12 | 4.72 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | DET | AL | 30 | 46 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.283 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | DET | AL | 27 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | DET | AL | 58 | 55 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0.255 | -161.7 |
| 1924 | DET | AL | 33 | 37 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.270 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CLE | AL | 13 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | DET | AL | 14 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CHW | AL | 27 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | DET | P | 20 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | DET | P | 23 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| 1922 | DET | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | DET | P | 52 | 0 | 9 | 37 | 1 | 1 |
| 1924 | DET | P | 28 | 0 | 11 | 28 | 1 | 0 |
| 1924 | DET | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | CLE | P | 13 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925 | DET | P | 14 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927 | CHA | P | 27 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 177 |
| Center Field | 3 |