Bill Cox, baseball player, 1936-1940

Bill Cox

Born: 6/23/1913 in Ashmore, IL, USA

Died: 2/16/1988 in Charleston, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-06-06 | Final Game: 1940-07-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Donald Cox

Biography

Bill Cox was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1913, whose career spanned from 1936 to 1940. Known for his contributions on the mound during a period marked by the pre-World War II landscape of Major League Baseball, Cox played in an era where the game was evolving rapidly, yet still held onto many traditional elements. His pitching style was characterized by a competitive spirit, although his overall performance yielded a record of 2-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.56 over the course of his career. Throughout his time in the league, Cox recorded a total of 45 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite the challenges he faced as a pitcher. Although he did not secure any saves, his dedication to the game and the role he played on his teams contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time when the sport was beginning to embrace more modern strategies and athleticism. Despite the ups and downs of his career, Cox remains a part of the narrative of baseball's development during the late 1930s, a pivotal period leading up to the extensive changes that would come in the following decades.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 9 50 12 3 1 0 116.7 138 85 11 74 45 6.56 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
53 25 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 9 0.080 0.148 0.120 0.268 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 50 0 7 24 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 50