James Cox
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
James Cox was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Newark Eagles. Across 2 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 9.00 ERA and 4 strikeouts. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | NE | NN2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 9.00 | — | 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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | NE | NN2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Away | 1 | 1.2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0.00 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-07-02 | NW2 | PH5 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-06-22 | NW2 | NY5 | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-07-02 | NW2 | PH5 | — | 1.2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947-06-22 | NW2 | NY5 | W | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
James Cox: the record in brief
James Cox's record on this page is drawn from the season tables. The team column never changes: it is the Newark Eagles in 1947. The bio lists Cox's primary position as pitcher.
Cox's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 9.00 ERA over 2 appearances. The totals include 4 strikeouts. The league ERA over Cox's seasons was 3.97, so the 9.00 figure ran 126.6% worse than average. Cox's only pitching season is 1947: 2 games, 4 strikeouts.
In Negro Leagues play, Cox is credited with 0 hits in 2 at bats (.000). Pitching in the Negro Leagues, Cox went 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA. The Negro Leagues table is compiled from box scores, so it is kept separate from the main career line.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about James Cox
- Was James Cox a pitcher?
- Yes. James Cox pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 4 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did James Cox hit?
- James Cox hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did James Cox play for?
- James Cox played for one team, the Newark Eagles (1947).
- What were James Cox's career stats?
- In 2 games, James Cox went 0-0 with a 9.00 ERA, 4 strikeouts, and 7.0 innings pitched.
- What position did James Cox play?
- James Cox played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was James Cox's career ERA?
- James Cox finished with a 9.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 4 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did James Cox have?
- James Cox recorded 4 career strikeouts.
- Is James Cox in the Hall of Fame?
- No. James Cox has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.