Syd Cohen, baseball player, 1934-1937

Syd Cohen

Born: 5/7/1906 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 4/9/1988 in El Paso, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-18 | Final Game: 1937-09-09

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Sydney Harry Cohen

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Biography

Syd Cohen was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1934 to 1937. Born in 1906, Cohen made his mark in the major leagues during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the evolution of pitching styles and strategies. Throughout his brief career, he appeared in a total of 10 games, finishing with a record of 3 wins and 7 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.54, showcasing the challenges he faced on the mound during a time when offensive prowess was beginning to rise. Cohen's playing style was reflective of the era, which saw pitchers adapting to the increasing power of hitters. He recorded 49 strikeouts and notched 5 saves, demonstrating his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Although his career was relatively short, Cohen contributed to the game in a significant way, embodying the spirit of perseverance and competition that defined baseball during the late 1930s. His journey through the majors remains a testament to the many players who shaped the sport in its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 7 55 3 2 0 5 109.0 133 55 7 37 49 4.54 0

Career ERA 4.54 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1934 WSN AL 1 1 3 2 2 0 0 18.0 25 15 6 6 7.50 4.29 (-75%) -
1936 WSN AL 0 2 19 1 0 0 1 36.0 44 21 14 21 5.25 4.59 (-14%) -
1937 WSN AL 2 4 33 0 0 0 4 55.0 64 19 17 22 3.11 4.34 (+28%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 33 2 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.152 0.176 0.152 0.328 0.0

Career AVG .152 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 48.7% below league average.

Career SLG .152 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 62.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.328 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 55.8% below 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
1934 WSN AL 4 11 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1936 WSN AL 19 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1937 WSN AL 33 14 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 4 0 0 0
P 55 0 7 41 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 WS1 OF 1 0 4 0 0 0
1934 WS1 P 3 0 2 8 0 1
1936 WS1 P 19 0 2 16 0 0
1937 WS1 P 33 0 3 17 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 55
Left Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 1925, 1926, 1927