Jeff Cox
Born: 11/9/1955 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-07-01 | Final Game: 1981-09-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Lindon Cox
Biography
Jeff Cox was a professional baseball player born in 1955, who played as a position player during his career from 1980 to 1981. Over the course of 61 games in Major League Baseball, he recorded 36 hits, achieving a batting average of .213. Although he did not hit any home runs, Cox contributed with 9 RBIs and showcased his speed on the base paths by stealing 8 bases.
Cox played in an era that straddled the transition from the late 1970s into the 1980s, a time when the game was beginning to evolve with an increasing emphasis on speed and athleticism. While his playing time was limited, his contributions as a versatile player were noted, particularly in his ability to create opportunities on the bases. Despite retiring from professional play in 1981, his brief stint in the majors remains a part of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 169 | 20 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 0.213 | 0.273 | 0.231 | 0.504 | -824.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 59 | 169 | 20 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 0.213 | -824.1 |
| 1981 | OAK | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 59 | 58 | 107 | 168 | 6 | 28 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | OAK | 2B | 58 | 58 | 107 | 167 | 6 | 28 |
| 1981 | OAK | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 59 |