Darltie Cooper

Born: 8/2/1902 in Arkadelphia, AR, USA

Died: 2/13/1944 in Schenectady, NY, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Darlton D. Cooper

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Biography

Darltie Cooper, born in 1902, is an accomplished pitcher who continues to make his mark in professional baseball. With a career record of 70-56, Cooper's competitive spirit and resilience on the mound have earned him recognition among his peers. Presently, his earned run average (ERA) stands at 4.25, reflecting his ability to navigate the challenges of modern hitting while contributing to his team's success. Throughout his career, he has amassed a total of 399 strikeouts, showcasing his skill in overpowering batters and establishing himself as a formidable presence in the league. Cooper's role as a pitcher is characterized by a blend of finesse and strategy, allowing him to adapt to the evolving nature of the game. With three saves to his name, he demonstrates versatility, capable of closing games when called upon. As an active player, he represents a bridge between the historical roots of baseball and its contemporary dynamics, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport as it continues to evolve. His ongoing career not only highlights his talent but also his dedication to the game, as he remains a vital component of his team's pitching staff in today's competitive landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
70	56	173	125	89	6	3	1091.0	1161	515	53	364	399	4.25	0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 4.26 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
1923	ABC	NNL	14	4	25	19	13	1	1	167.0	169	77	41	47	4.15	4.03 (-3%)	-445.2
1924	HBG	ECL	9	9	21	13	9	0	1	126.0	123	56	32	48	4.00	4.13 (+3%)	1336.6
1925	HBG	ECL	8	4	23	14	8	1	1	124.7	140	68	40	52	4.91	4.55 (-8%)	2012.9
1926	HBG	ECL	1	1	3	2	2	0	0	20.0	18	12	10	4	5.40	4.11 (-32%)	-31.3
1926	BBS	ECL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.7	3	0	1	1	0.00	—	0.0
1926	NLG	ECL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	2.0	7	9	5	1	40.50	—	0.0
1927	HBG	ECL	15	7	26	18	17	1	0	184.7	182	53	44	68	2.58	4.08 (+37%)	1774.6
1928	HIL	EAS	10	5	16	14	14	2	0	135.3	120	38	43	53	2.53	4.13 (+39%)	1124.8
1929	HIL	ANL	7	11	24	20	11	0	0	155.7	193	90	64	68	5.20	4.60 (-13%)	-1562.6
1930	HG	IND	2	3	10	7	3	0	0	45.3	65	41	18	12	8.14	4.80 (-70%)	-932.4
1931	BBS	IND	3	5	12	10	6	1	0	65.3	84	40	35	30	5.51	4.10 (-34%)	-512.8
1932	WAP	EWL	1	1	3	2	2	0	0	21.0	15	10	11	7	4.29	4.13 (-4%)	50.0
1932	HIL	EWL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	8	2	4	1	2.00	4.13 (+52%)	0.0
1934	PBG	NN2	0	3	5	3	3	0	0	28.0	27	13	12	7	4.18	4.29 (+3%)	-780.1
1940	NE	NN2	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	5.3	7	6	4	0	10.12	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
261	656	77	163	21	11	8	86	2	27	6	0.248	0.282	0.351	0.633	-1526.6

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.633 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 14.7% 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
1923	ABC	NNL	54	160	28	36	5	1	2	27	1	6	0	0.225	.282 (-20%)	.344 (-24%)	.390 (-21%)	.734 (-23%)	-671.2
1924	HBG	ECL	33	67	7	16	1	2	1	9	1	2	0	0.239	.283 (-16%)	.345 (-24%)	.389 (-8%)	.734 (-16%)	-208.8
1925	HBG	ECL	26	63	7	17	3	1	1	2	0	1	0	0.270	.288 (-6%)	.349 (-20%)	.407 (-3%)	.756 (-10%)	-137.2
1926	HBG	ECL	4	11	3	3	1	0	1	3	0	3	0	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	BBS	ECL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	NLG	ECL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	HBG	ECL	32	85	12	26	3	3	0	10	0	6	0	0.306	.282 (+8%)	.344 (+2%)	.392 (+5%)	.736 (+4%)	35.4
1928	HIL	EAS	20	61	4	15	5	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.246	.280 (-12%)	.342 (-28%)	.395 (-17%)	.737 (-22%)	-247.1
1929	HIL	ANL	32	80	4	18	2	1	1	13	0	6	0	0.225	.289 (-22%)	.353 (-16%)	.415 (-25%)	.769 (-21%)	-297.7
1930	HG	IND	19	39	4	7	0	2	0	4	0	1	2	0.179	—	—	—	—	0.0
1931	BBS	IND	19	38	4	11	1	0	1	6	0	1	1	0.289	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	WAP	EWL	5	13	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	HIL	EWL	2	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	PBG	NN2	11	27	3	11	0	1	1	10	0	0	0	0.407	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	NE	NN2	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	14	12	120	5	0	7
3B	10	0	1	4	0	0
OF	45	29	52	10	5	4
P	173	125	35	312	17	19
SS	1	1	0	7	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	ABC	1B	13	12	116	5	0	7
1923	ABC	OF	15	12	23	4	2	2
1923	ABC	P	25	19	9	58	2	5
1923	ABC	SS	1	1	0	7	0	1
1924	HBG	3B	6	0	1	2	0	0
1924	HBG	OF	4	1	4	1	0	0
1924	HBG	P	21	13	3	41	3	0
1925	HBG	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1925	HBG	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1925	HBG	P	23	14	0	0	0	0
1926	HBG	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0
1926	HBG	P	3	2	0	6	0	1
1926	BBS	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1926	NLG	P	1	1	0	1	1	0
1927	HBG	1B	1	0	4	0	0	0
1927	HBG	P	26	18	4	57	2	5
1928	HIL	OF	3	0	2	0	0	0
1928	HIL	P	16	14	1	57	2	4
1929	HIL	3B	2	0	0	2	0	0
1929	HIL	OF	3	2	5	0	0	0
1929	HIL	P	24	20	8	53	2	1
1930	HG	OF	5	4	7	3	0	2
1930	HG	P	10	7	3	10	0	0
1931	BBS	OF	6	5	5	2	3	0
1931	BBS	P	12	10	4	12	3	2
1932	WAP	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1932	WAP	P	3	2	2	7	1	0
1932	HIL	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1932	HIL	P	1	1	0	1	1	1
1934	PBG	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1934	PBG	OF	5	3	3	0	0	0
1934	PBG	P	5	3	0	7	0	0
1940	NE	P	2	1	1	2	0	0