Frank Cox
Born: 8/29/1857 in Waltham, MA, USA
Died: 6/24/1928 in Hartford, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-08-13 | Final Game: 1884-09-29
Height: 5'6"
Full name: Francis Bernard Cox
Biography
Frank Cox was a professional baseball player born in 1857, whose career spanned a brief period in the late 19th century. He played as a position player in the major leagues, participating in a total of 27 games from August 13 to September 29 in 1884. Throughout his tenure, Cox recorded 13 hits, resulting in a batting average of .127. Despite not hitting any home runs, he contributed 4 RBIs to his team's efforts during his time on the field.
Cox's era, marked by the transitional phase of baseball as it began to evolve from its early roots, saw the game gaining more popularity and structure. However, his playing career was limited, reflecting the challenges faced by many players in the early days of professional baseball. With no stolen bases recorded, Cox's playing style may have been more focused on contact hitting rather than speed on the base paths. Though his statistical contributions were modest, Frank Cox remains a part of baseball's rich history, illustrating the diverse tapestry of players who have shaped the game over the years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 102 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 0.127 | 0.144 | 0.176 | 0.321 | -689.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | DTN | NL | 27 | 102 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 0.127 | -689.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 27 | 0 | 28 | 80 | 25 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | DTN | SS | 27 | 0 | 28 | 80 | 25 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 27 |