Cloy Mattox
Born: 11/24/1902 in Leesville, VA, USA
Died: 8/3/1985 in Danville, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-09-01 | Final Game: 1929-09-21
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Cloy Mitchell Mattox
Biography
Cloy Mattox was a professional baseball player born in 1902, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the 1929 season. Primarily a position player, Mattox made his mark in the sport over a span of just three games, from September 1 to September 21 of that year. Despite the limited opportunities, he managed to make one hit, resulting in a batting average of .167. His playing career occurred during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the rise of new strategies and player dynamics in the late 1920s.
Though Mattox's time in the major leagues was short, he represented the countless players who sought to make their mark in a fiercely competitive era. With no home runs or RBIs recorded, his contributions to the game were modest, but his journey reflects the experiences of many who aspired to play at the highest level. Mattox's legacy, while not defined by prolific statistics, is a testament to the passion and dedication that lesser-known players brought to the diamond in the early days of modern baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.286 | 0.167 | 0.452 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | PHA | AL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | PHA | C | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg | VA | 1927, 1928, 1929 |