Dick Cox, baseball player, 1925-1926

Dick Cox

Born: 9/30/1895 in Pasadena, CA, USA

Died: 6/1/1966 in Morro Bay, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-16 | Final Game: 1926-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Elmer Joseph Cox

Biography

Dick Cox was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1920s. He played from 1925 until his final game on September 26, 1926, participating in a total of 246 games. Throughout his career, Cox demonstrated a remarkable batting prowess, finishing with a .314 batting average, showcasing his ability to hit consistently in an era that was transitioning in the sport. Notably, he accumulated 261 hits, 8 home runs, and 109 runs batted in (RBIs), while also displaying speed on the bases with 10 stolen bases. Cox's playing style was characterized by a combination of solid contact hitting and a strategic approach on the basepaths. His contributions during the post-Deadball Era reflected the evolving strategies of the game, where offensive production began to take center stage. While his career was relatively brief, Cox's performance left a lasting impression, particularly for a player who competed during a time when baseball was rapidly changing and expanding in popularity. His achievements continue to be recognized by baseball historians and enthusiasts.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
66.0 63.0 7.0 18.0 4.0 0 1.0 7.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 0.286 0.308 0.397 0.705

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
246 832 121 261 40 14 8 109 10 83 49 0.314 0.379 0.424 0.803 1300.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 228 0 398 26 15 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Right Field 224