Hooks Cotter, baseball player, 1922-1924

Hooks Cotter

Born: 5/22/1900 in Holden, MO, USA

Died: 8/6/1955 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-15 | Final Game: 1924-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Harvey Louis Cotter

Biography

Hooks Cotter, born in 1900, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s. He played primarily as a position player from 1922 until his final game on September 28, 1924. Over the course of his career, Cotter appeared in 99 games, accumulating 82 hits and posting a batting average of .264. He demonstrated a blend of power and skill, hitting 4 home runs and driving in 33 runs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Cotter's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to evolve with the introduction of new offensive strategies and player dynamics. While not a superstar, his contributions to his teams reflected the competitive spirit of the era, allowing him to carve out a niche in the game. Despite having a relatively brief career, Hooks Cotter remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who played the game with passion and determination during the early years of the modern era.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
27.0 25.0 4.0 6.0 1.0 0 0 0 2.0 5.0 0 0.240 0.296 0.280 0.576

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

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 0.264 0.340 0.383 0.723 -202.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 90 0 873 59 10 72

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 90