Danny Cox
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1995)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 235 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-08-06
- Last Game
- 1995-09-18
Full name: Danny Bradford Cox
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 75 | 278 | 174 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 1298.0 | 1,292 | 525 | 102 | 432 | 723 | 3.64 | 7866.5 |
Career ERA 3.64 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 9.5% better than league average.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SLN | NL | 3 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.0 | 92 | 30 | 23 | 36 | 3.25 | 3.87 (+16%) | 451.0 |
| 1984 | SLN | NL | 9 | 11 | 29 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 156.3 | 171 | 70 | 54 | 70 | 4.03 | 3.81 (-6%) | 78.0 |
| 1985 | SLN | NL | 18 | 9 | 35 | 35 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 241.0 | 226 | 77 | 64 | 131 | 2.88 | 3.89 (+26%) | 2765.8 |
| 1986 | SLN | NL | 12 | 13 | 32 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 220.0 | 189 | 71 | 60 | 108 | 2.90 | 3.97 (+27%) | 2935.3 |
| 1987 | SLN | NL | 11 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 199.3 | 224 | 86 | 71 | 101 | 3.88 | 4.29 (+10%) | 1107.3 |
| 1988 | SLN | NL | 3 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.0 | 89 | 38 | 25 | 47 | 3.98 | 3.73 (-7%) | 533.3 |
| 1991 | PHI | NL | 4 | 6 | 23 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102.3 | 98 | 52 | 39 | 46 | 4.57 | 3.91 (-17%) | -2549.7 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.3 | 46 | 23 | 19 | 30 | 5.40 | 3.75 (-44%) | 22.4 |
| 1992 | PIT | NL | 3 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24.3 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 3.33 | 3.75 (+11%) | 236.6 |
| 1993 | TOR | AL | 7 | 6 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 83.7 | 73 | 29 | 29 | 84 | 3.12 | 4.19 (+26%) | 1973.1 |
| 1994 | TOR | AL | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18.7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 1.45 | 4.51 (+68%) | 747.1 |
| 1995 | TOR | AL | 1 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.0 | 57 | 37 | 33 | 38 | 7.40 | 4.45 (-66%) | -433.7 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 74 | 75 | 278 | 174 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 1,298.0 | 1,292 | 525 | 432 | 723 | 3.64 | — | 7,866 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 359 | 17 | 39 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 152 | .109 | .144 | .123 | .267 | -2,483 |
Career AVG .109 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.
Career OBP .144 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 56.0% below league average.
Career SLG .123 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 69.0% below league average.
Career OPS .267 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — 63.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SLN | NL | 12 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | .074 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SLN | NL | 31 | 53 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 22 | .132 | .259 (-49%) | .322 (-36%) | .384 (-66%) | .707 (-52%) | -419.6 |
| 1985 | SLN | NL | 35 | 79 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 24 | .152 | .257 (-41%) | .323 (-38%) | .390 (-58%) | .714 (-49%) | -610.7 |
| 1986 | SLN | NL | 32 | 65 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 32 | .077 | .257 (-70%) | .325 (-68%) | .395 (-73%) | .720 (-71%) | -733.8 |
| 1987 | SLN | NL | 32 | 69 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 | .116 | .262 (-56%) | .331 (-61%) | .415 (-65%) | .746 (-63%) | -718.7 |
| 1988 | SLN | NL | 13 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .043 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | PHI | NL | 23 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .103 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 9 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | PIT | NL | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | TOR | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | TOR | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | TOR | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 281 | 359 | 17 | 39 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 152 | .109 | — | — | — | — | -2,483 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | ALCS | TOR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1993 | WS | TOR | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1992 | NLCS | PIT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1987 | NLCS | SLN | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .333 |
| 1987 | WS | SLN | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| 1985 | NLCS | SLN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 |
| 1985 | WS | SLN | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | ALCS | TOR | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.00 |
| 1993 | WS | TOR | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8.10 |
| 1992 | NLCS | PIT | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 1987 | NLCS | SLN | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17.0 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 2.12 |
| 1987 | WS | SLN | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11.7 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7.71 |
| 1985 | NLCS | SLN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3.00 |
| 1985 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14.0 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 1.29 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (559 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 147 | 194 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 5 | .139 |
| Away | 134 | 165 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 7 | .073 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 145 | 722.2 | 689 | 259 | 216 | 391 | 3.23 |
| Away | 133 | 575.1 | 603 | 266 | 216 | 332 | 4.16 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-09-18 | TOR | NYY | L | 1.0 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-11 | TOR | DET | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-05 | TOR | KCR | — | 4.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-08-31 | TOR | CLE | — | 2.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995-07-22 | TOR | SEA | — | 1.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995-07-19 | TOR | LAA | — | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995-07-15 | TOR | SEA | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995-07-06 | TOR | LAA | — | 2.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-07-02 | TOR | BAL | — | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995-06-30 | TOR | BAL | W | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 278 | 174 | 123 | 151 | 16 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SLN | P | 12 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | SLN | P | 29 | 27 | 11 | 27 | 1 | 4 |
| 1985 | SLN | P | 35 | 35 | 22 | 31 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | SLN | P | 32 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | SLN | P | 31 | 31 | 23 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | SLN | P | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | PHI | P | 23 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | PHI | P | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | PIT | P | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | TOR | P | 44 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | TOR | P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | TOR | P | 24 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 278 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | TOR | AL | $700,000 |
| 1994 | TOR | AL | $800,000 |
| 1993 | TOR | AL | $550,000 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | $625,000 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | $109,000 |
| 1991 | PHI | NL | $520,000 |
| 1990 | SLN | NL | $150,000 |
| 1989 | SLN | NL | $600,000 |
| 1988 | SLN | NL | $750,000 |
| 1987 | SLN | NL | $600,000 |
| 1986 | SLN | NL | $400,000 |
| 1985 | SLN | NL | $110,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,914,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Phenix City | AL | 1978, 1979 |
| Troy University | Troy | AL | 1980, 1981 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Danny Cox (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Danny Cox
- What years did Danny Cox play?
- Danny Cox played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1995.
- Was Danny Cox a pitcher?
- Yes. Danny Cox pitched in the major leagues, recording 74 wins and 723 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Danny Cox hit?
- Danny Cox hit 0 career home runs with 39 hits.