Cot Deal
Born: 1/23/1923 in Arapaho, OK, USA
Died: 5/21/2013 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1947-09-11 | Final Game: 1954-09-09
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Ellis Ferguson Deal
Biography
Cot Deal was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1954. Born in 1923, Deal made a modest impact during his career, finishing with a win-loss record of 3-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.55. He recorded a total of 34 strikeouts and notched one save over the course of his time in the majors.
Throughout his playing days, Deal was a part of the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity and the integration of the sport was underway. Although his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Deal contributed to his teams with his competitive spirit and dedication on the mound. His career, while brief, is a testament to the many players who played during a transformative time in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 89.3 | 111 | 65 | 14 | 48 | 34 | 6.55 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 9.24 | 215.5 |
| 1948 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18.00 | - |
| 1954 | STL | NL | 2 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 71.7 | 85 | 50 | 36 | 25 | 6.28 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.167 | 0.231 | 0.333 | 0.564 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | BOS | AL | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | BOS | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | STL | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | STL | NL | 33 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 45 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | BOS | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | BOS | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | SLN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | SLN | P | 33 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 45 |