Larry Cox
Born: 9/11/1947 in Bluffton, OH, USA
Died: 2/17/1990 in Bellefontaine, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1973-04-18 | Final Game: 1982-05-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Larry Eugene Cox
Biography
Larry Cox, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1973 to 1982. Primarily known as a position player, Cox appeared in 348 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He showcased his versatility on the field, contributing a total of 182 hits, 12 home runs, and 85 RBIs, while finishing his career with a batting average of .221. In addition to his offensive contributions, Cox demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 5 stolen bases.
Cox's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and player dynamics. Although he may not have been a household name, his tenacity and contributions to the teams he played for, including his ability to perform in crucial moments, left a mark in the annals of the game. His journey through the major leagues reflected the challenges and triumphs of players during the late 1970s and early 1980s, an era characterized by both the rise of power hitters and the shifting landscape of baseball talent.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 348 | 825 | 72 | 182 | 31 | 5 | 12 | 85 | 5 | 70 | 117 | 0.221 | 0.280 | 0.314 | 0.594 | -2540.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 30 | 53 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.170 | -297.3 |
| 1975 | PHI | NL | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 35 | 93 | 6 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 0.247 | -63.7 |
| 1978 | CHC | NL | 59 | 121 | 10 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 0.281 | 75.0 |
| 1979 | SEA | AL | 100 | 293 | 32 | 63 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 2 | 22 | 39 | 0.215 | -1211.6 |
| 1980 | SEA | AL | 105 | 243 | 18 | 49 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 19 | 36 | 0.202 | -1042.4 |
| 1981 | TEX | AL | 5 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CHC | NL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 343 | 266 | 1279 | 159 | 25 | 17 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | PHI | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | PHI | C | 29 | 15 | 90 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | PHI | C | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | SEA | C | 35 | 30 | 138 | 26 | 5 | 2 |
| 1978 | CHN | C | 58 | 40 | 178 | 26 | 7 | 3 |
| 1979 | SEA | C | 99 | 86 | 408 | 49 | 9 | 6 |
| 1980 | SEA | C | 104 | 87 | 412 | 45 | 3 | 5 |
| 1981 | TEX | C | 5 | 5 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CHN | C | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 343 |