Red Cox
Born: 2/16/1895 in Laurel Springs, NC, USA
Died: 10/15/1984 in Roanoke, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-04-17 | Final Game: 1920-05-01
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Plateau Preston Rex Cox
Biography
Red Cox was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who had a brief stint in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. He played as a position player and appeared in three games for a team in 1920. Despite his limited participation in the league, Cox's career is a reflection of the era's competitive landscape, which was marked by the emergence of new talent and the evolving dynamics of the game following World War I.
Cox's career statistics are notable for their rarity; he finished his short time in the majors with zero hits, zero home runs, and zero RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. His experience highlights the challenges faced by many players during this period, as roster spots were often highly contested amidst a growing pool of talent. While he may not have left a significant mark in the box scores, Red Cox's place in baseball history serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to greatness in the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | DET | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | DET | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |