Mickey Cochrane, baseball player, 119 home runs, 1925-1937

Mickey Cochrane

⭐ Hall of Fame 1947

Born: 4/6/1903 in Bridgewater, MA, USA

Died: 6/28/1962 in Lake Forest, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-14 | Final Game: 1937-05-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Gordon Stanley Cochrane

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Biography

Mickey Cochrane, born in 1903, was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball, known for his exceptional skills as a catcher and later as a manager. His playing career spanned from 1925 until his retirement on May 25, 1937. Over the course of 1,482 games, Cochrane established himself as a formidable offensive player, accumulating 1,652 hits, 119 home runs, and 832 RBIs, all while maintaining a remarkable batting average of .32. His speed on the bases was notable as well, as he recorded 64 stolen bases throughout his career. Cochrane's contributions to the game were recognized with two All-Star selections and his induction into the Hall of Fame in 1947, cementing his legacy in baseball history. Cochrane played during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play. Known for his keen baseball intellect and leadership qualities, he was a key player for teams like the Philadelphia Athletics and the Detroit Tigers. As a catcher, he not only excelled at hitting but also at managing pitchers and game strategy, which would later serve him well in his managerial career. Mickey Cochrane's influence on the game and his impressive statistics reflect his status as one of the top catchers in baseball history, leaving a lasting impact on the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
5.0 3.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0.333 0.500 0.333 0.833

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1930 5.0 3.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0.333 0.500 0.333 0.833

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1482 5169 1041 1652 333 64 119 832 64 857 217 0.320 0.419 0.478 0.897 24891.7

Career AVG .320 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +13.6% above league average.

Career OBP .419 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +21.8% above league average.

Career SLG .478 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — +19.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.897 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — +20.7% above 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
1925 PHA AL 134 420 69 139 21 5 6 55 7 44 19 0.331 .288 (+15%) .349 (+14%) .407 (+10%) .756 (+12%) 1120.2
1926 PHA AL 120 370 50 101 8 9 8 47 5 56 15 0.273 .279 (-2%) .345 (+7%) .390 (+5%) .735 (+6%) 502.9
1927 PHA AL 126 432 80 146 20 6 12 80 9 50 7 0.338 .282 (+20%) .344 (+19%) .392 (+26%) .736 (+23%) 2076.2
1928 PHA AL 131 468 92 137 26 12 10 57 7 76 25 0.293 .280 (+4%) .342 (+15%) .395 (+17%) .737 (+16%) 1726.7
1929 PHA AL 135 514 113 170 37 8 7 95 7 69 8 0.331 .289 (+14%) .353 (+17%) .415 (+14%) .769 (+15%) 1823.0
1930 PHA AL 130 487 110 174 42 5 10 85 5 55 18 0.357 .293 (+22%) .354 (+20%) .429 (+22%) .784 (+21%) 2301.6
1931 PHA AL 122 459 87 160 31 6 17 89 2 56 21 0.349 .276 (+26%) .338 (+25%) .388 (+42%) .726 (+34%) 3209.8
1932 PHA AL 139 518 118 152 35 4 23 112 0 100 22 0.293 .275 (+7%) .335 (+23%) .391 (+30%) .726 (+27%) 3190.2
1933 PHA AL 130 429 104 138 30 4 15 60 8 106 22 0.322 .270 (+19%) .329 (+39%) .377 (+37%) .707 (+38%) 3811.4
1934 DET AL 129 437 74 140 32 1 2 76 8 78 26 0.320 .278 (+15%) .340 (+26%) .392 (+5%) .733 (+15%) 1704.7
1935 DET AL 115 411 93 131 33 3 5 47 5 96 15 0.319 .279 (+14%) .342 (+32%) .399 (+13%) .742 (+22%) 2317.7
1936 DET AL 44 126 24 34 8 0 2 17 1 46 15 0.270 .283 (-5%) .349 (+33%) .404 (-6%) .753 (+12%) 543.2
1937 DET AL 27 98 27 30 10 1 2 12 0 25 4 0.306 .276 (+11%) .342 (+32%) .398 (+23%) .740 (+27%) 564.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
31 110 17 27 4 0 2 7 25 8 0.245

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1935 WS DET 6 24 3 7 1 0 0 1 4 1 0.292
1934 WS DET 7 28 2 6 1 0 0 1 4 3 0.214
1931 WS PHA 7 25 2 4 0 0 0 1 5 2 0.160
1930 WS PHA 6 18 5 4 1 0 2 4 5 2 0.222
1929 WS PHA 5 15 5 6 1 0 0 0 7 0 0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 1451 0 6414 840 111 104
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1925 PHA C 133 0 419 79 8 9
1926 PHA C 115 0 502 90 15 9
1927 PHA C 123 0 559 85 9 11
1928 PHA C 130 0 645 71 25 8
1929 PHA C 135 0 659 77 13 9
1930 PHA C 130 0 654 69 5 11
1931 PHA C 117 0 560 63 9 9
1932 PHA C 137 0 652 94 5 15
1932 PHA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1933 PHA C 128 0 476 67 6 8
1934 DET C 124 0 517 69 7 7
1935 DET C 110 0 504 50 6 6
1936 DET C 42 0 159 13 3 1
1937 DET C 27 0 108 13 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1449
Left Field 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1935 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1935 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1935 TSN All-Star C
1934 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1934 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1934 Most Valuable Player
1934 TSN All-Star C
1933 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1933 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1932 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1932 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1931 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1931 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1931 TSN All-Star C
1930 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1930 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1930 TSN All-Star C
1929 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1929 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1929 TSN All-Star C
1928 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1928 Most Valuable Player
1928 TSN All-Star C
1927 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1927 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1925 Baseball Magazine All-Star C2
1925 Baseball Magazine All-Star C2
1925 TSN All-Star C

Featured In Rankings

#15
Top 20 Catchers in History of MLB Baseball
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College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Boston University Boston MA 1922, 1923

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1935 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 24.0 80 0
1934 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 67.0 80 0
1933 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 5.0 80 0
1931 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 16.0 80 0
1928 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 53.0 64 0
1927 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 18.0 64 0
1926 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 4.0 64 0
1925 Most Valuable Player AL 10th 8.0 64 0