Casey Cox
Born: 7/3/1941 in Long Beach, CA, USA
Died: 10/2/2023 in Clearwater, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1966-04-15 | Final Game: 1973-04-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Joseph Casey Cox
Biography
Casey Cox was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 until 1973. Born in 1941, he made his debut during a transformative era in baseball marked by the rise of power hitting and the evolution of pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, Cox compiled a record of 39 wins and 42 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.7. He struck out 297 batters and recorded 20 saves, showcasing his ability to be a reliable option both as a starter and in relief roles.
Cox's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the mound, allowing him to adapt to the demands of various game situations. He contributed to the teams he played for with a competitive spirit and a dedication to his craft, earning respect among his peers and fans alike. While not a superstar, Cox's contributions during his career reflected the depth of talent in the pitching ranks of the era, and he remains a notable figure for his consistent performance during a time when baseball was evolving in both play and popularity.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 42 | 308 | 59 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 762.0 | 772 | 313 | 66 | 234 | 297 | 3.70 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 4 | 5 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 113.0 | 104 | 44 | 35 | 46 | 3.50 | 157.5 |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 7 | 4 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 73.0 | 67 | 24 | 21 | 32 | 2.96 | 477.1 |
| 1968 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2.35 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | WS2 | AL | 12 | 7 | 52 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 171.7 | 161 | 53 | 64 | 73 | 2.78 | -1409.0 |
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 8 | 12 | 37 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 192.3 | 211 | 95 | 44 | 68 | 4.45 | -3094.6 |
| 1971 | WS2 | AL | 5 | 7 | 54 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 124.3 | 131 | 55 | 40 | 43 | 3.98 | -1166.1 |
| 1972 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4.63 | - |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 65.3 | 73 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 4.41 | -1557.9 |
| 1973 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 308 | 151 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 94 | 0.099 | 0.139 | 0.099 | 0.239 | -620.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 66 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 54 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | WS2 | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | WS2 | AL | 52 | 47 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 0.106 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 37 | 58 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0.121 | -620.6 |
| 1971 | WS2 | AL | 54 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | NYY | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 35 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 308 | 59 | 41 | 115 | 4 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | WS2 | P | 66 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | WS2 | P | 54 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | WS2 | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | WS2 | P | 52 | 13 | 11 | 21 | 0 | 3 |
| 1970 | WS2 | P | 37 | 30 | 13 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | WS2 | P | 54 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 1972 | NYA | P | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | TEX | P | 35 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 308 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach City College | Long Beach | CA | 1961 |
| California State University Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1962 |