Darron Cox
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999)
Darron Cox was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1999 for the Montreal Expos. In 15 career games, he hit .240 with 6 hits, 1 home runs, and 2 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-04-06
- Last Game
- 1999-06-26
Full name: James Darron Cox
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .240 | .296 | .400 | .696 | 0 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons β 11.5% below league average.
Career OBP .296 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons β 14.0% below league average.
Career SLG .400 vs. league average .434 across their career seasons β 7.8% below league average.
Career OPS .696 vs. league average .778 across their career seasons β 10.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MON | NL | 15 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .240 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 15 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (15 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .167 |
| Away | 7 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .308 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-26 | WSN | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-18 | WSN | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-06-06 | WSN | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-02 | WSN | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-05-16 | WSN | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-05-15 | WSN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-05-12 | WSN | AZ | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-05-05 | WSN | LAD | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-05-02 | WSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-05-01 | WSN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 14 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MON | NL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $200,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma | Norman | OK | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
Darron Cox: the record in brief
April 6, 1999 and June 26, 1999 bracket Darron Cox's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Every season row on the page belongs to the Montreal Expos, in 1999. The bio lists Cox as a catcher who both batted and threw right-handed. Cox is listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 205 pounds. Cox was born on November 21, 1967, in Oklahoma City, OK, USA. The given name on file is James Darron Cox.
Cox finished with 6 hits from 25 at bats in 15 games, which works out to .240, adding 1 home run and 2 runs batted in. Set against a .271 league average for the same years, Cox's .240 average sits 11.5% below it. The season table holds a single row: 1999 with the Montreal Expos, 15 games, 25 at bats and 6 hits.
Every defensive appearance on record for Cox, 14 games, came at catcher. The fielding table credits Cox with 48 putouts, 4 assists and 2 errors behind the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Darron Cox
- Was Darron Cox a pitcher?
- No. Darron Cox was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Darron Cox hit?
- Darron Cox hit 1 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What was Darron Cox's career batting average?
- Darron Cox batted .240 over his career, with 6 hits in 25 at bats.
- How many RBI did Darron Cox have?
- Darron Cox drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Darron Cox in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Darron Cox has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Darron Cox play for?
- Darron Cox played for the Montreal Expos.