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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 53.0 | 50.0 | 6.0 | 15.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.300 | 0.327 | 0.420 | 0.747 |
| 1926 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.300 | 0.300 | 0.400 | 0.700 |
| 1930 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 122 | 434 | 68 | 143 | 23 | 10 | 7 | 64 | 4 | 37 | 29 | 0.329 | 1054.6 |
| 1926 | BRO | NL | 124 | 398 | 53 | 118 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 46 | 20 | 0.296 | 246.2 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BRO | OF | 111 | 0 | 197 | 14 | 7 | 4 |
| 1926 | BRO | OF | 117 | 0 | 201 | 12 | 8 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 224 |