Cecil Bolton, baseball player, 1928-1928

Cecil Bolton

Born: 2/13/1904 in Booneville, MS, USA

Died: 8/25/1993 in Jackson, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-09-21 | Final Game: 1928-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Cecil Glenford Bolton

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Biography

Cecil Bolton was a professional baseball player born in 1904, whose brief Major League career spanned the final days of September in 1928. Primarily a position player, Bolton made a limited but notable impact in the league, appearing in just four games. During his short stint, he accumulated two hits, yielding a batting average of .154, with no home runs or runs batted in recorded. Despite not making a significant mark on the stat sheet, his participation in the Major Leagues during this era highlights the competitive nature of baseball, as well as the challenges faced by players trying to establish themselves in a demanding sport. Bolton's career took place during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more modern phase, moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace offensive strategies that would shape the game in the years to come. While his time on the field was limited, Bolton's journey reflects the stories of many players from that period who aspired to greatness in the major leagues, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 13 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 0.154 0.267 0.462 0.728 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 45.2% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career SLG .462 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — +16.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.728 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1928 CLE AL 4 13 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 0 41 1 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 CLE 1B 4 0 41 1 2 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mississippi State University Mississippi State MS 1924, 1925, 1926