Henry Cote
Born: 2/19/1864 in Troy, NY, USA
Died: 4/28/1940 in Troy, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1894-09-16 | Final Game: 1895-05-12
Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Henry Joseph Cote
Biography
Henry Cote was a professional baseball player born in 1864, who played as a position player primarily during the 1894 and 1895 seasons. Over the course of his brief career, Cote appeared in 20 games, showcasing his skills with a solid batting average of .297. His offensive contributions included 19 hits and 8 runs batted in (RBIs), reflecting his ability to drive in runs when needed. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases, accumulating 4 stolen bases during his time in Major League Baseball.
Cote's playing career occurred during a transformative period in baseball history, where the game was evolving from its early roots towards a more structured and competitive format. Although he did not hit any home runs, his consistent hitting and base running demonstrated his value as an offensive player in an era that had not yet emphasized power hitting. Cote's tenure in the league may have been short, but his achievements in those 20 games left a mark in the annals of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 64 | 17 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 0.297 | 0.375 | 0.391 | 0.766 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | LS3 | NL | 10 | 31 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0.290 | 0.0 |
| 1895 | LS3 | NL | 10 | 33 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0.303 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 20 | 0 | 69 | 21 | 10 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | LS3 | C | 10 | 0 | 40 | 16 | 5 | 3 |
| 1895 | LS3 | C | 10 | 0 | 29 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 20 |