Hooks Cotter
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1922-1924)
Hooks Cotter was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1924 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 3 seasons. In 99 career games, he hit .264 with 82 hits, 4 home runs, and 33 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 8/6/1955 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1922-04-15
- Last Game
- 1924-09-28
Full name: Harvey Louis Cotter
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 311 | 39 | 82 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 36 | 31 | .264 | .340 | .383 | .723 | -122 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career OBP .340 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .383 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .723 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CHN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CHN | NL | 98 | 310 | 39 | 81 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 36 | 31 | .261 | .283 (-8%) | .345 (-2%) | .389 (-3%) | .734 (-3%) | -122.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 99 | 311 | 39 | 82 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 36 | 31 | .264 | — | — | — | — | -122 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (99 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 147 | 16 | 40 | 1 | 16 | .272 |
| Away | 51 | 164 | 23 | 42 | 3 | 18 | .256 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924-09-28 | CHC | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-27 | CHC | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-26 | CHC | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1924-09-24 | CHC | BRO | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1924-09-23 | CHC | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1924-09-22 | CHC | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1924-09-20 | CHC | NY1 | W | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1924-09-18 | CHC | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-16 | CHC | BSN | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1924-09-16 | CHC | BSN | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 90 |
Hooks Cotter: the record in brief
Hooks Cotter's major league career runs from a debut on April 15, 1922 to a final game on September 28, 1924. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago Cubs from 1922 to 1924. Listed as a first baseman, Cotter threw and hit left-handed. Height and weight on file: 5'10" and 160 pounds. Cotter was born on May 22, 1900, in Holden, MO, USA. Cotter's death is recorded on August 6, 1955, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Hooks Cotter was the playing name; the full given name is Harvey Louis.
Across 99 games at the plate, Cotter's career line reads 82 hits in 311 at bats for a .264 average, adding 4 home runs and 33 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .340 and .383 give Cotter a career OPS of .723. Over the seasons Cotter played, league hitters batted .285; the .264 career figure is 7.4% below that. The highest hit total in a season was 81, in 1924. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .261 in 1924, did not top the league's .283.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hooks Cotter
- What years did Hooks Cotter play?
- Hooks Cotter played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1924.
- Was Hooks Cotter a pitcher?
- No. Hooks Cotter was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Hooks Cotter hit?
- Hooks Cotter hit 4 career home runs with 82 hits.
- What teams did Hooks Cotter play for?
- Hooks Cotter played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1922, 1924).
- What were Hooks Cotter's career stats?
- In 99 games, Hooks Cotter had 82 hits, 4 home runs, 33 RBI, 39 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .264 batting average.
- What position did Hooks Cotter play?
- Hooks Cotter played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hooks Cotter and how much did he weigh?
- Hooks Cotter was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Hooks Cotter hit each season?
- Hooks Cotter's home runs by season: 0 in 1922 and 4 in 1924. His most in one season was 4, in 1924.
- What was Hooks Cotter's career batting average?
- Hooks Cotter batted .264 over his career, with 82 hits in 311 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hooks Cotter have?
- Hooks Cotter drove in 33 runs in his career.
- Is Hooks Cotter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hooks Cotter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.