Ed Cotter, baseball player, 1926-1926

Ed Cotter

Born: 7/4/1904 in Hartford, CT, USA

Died: 6/14/1959 in Hartford, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-06-12 | Final Game: 1926-08-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Edward Christopher Cotter

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Biography

Ed Cotter, born in 1904, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues during a brief but notable career from 1926 to 1926. Primarily a position player, Cotter made his mark in an era characterized by a transition in the game, as baseball was moving away from the deadball era into a more power-oriented approach. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 17 games, where he showcased his hitting ability with a batting average of .308, signifying a strong offensive presence during his tenure. Cotter recorded a total of 8 hits, contributing 1 run batted in and demonstrating his capability to reach base effectively. Although he did not hit any home runs, he displayed speed on the bases with 1 stolen base to his name. His performance, albeit limited in games played, reflected the potential that many players of his time had, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history that highlights the diverse talents of players who contributed to the game's evolution.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 26 3 8 0 1 0 1 1 1 4 0.308 0.333 0.385 0.718 0.0

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.718 vs. league average 0.736 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
1926 PHI NL 17 26 3 8 0 1 0 1 1 1 4 0.308 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 8 0 3 7 2 0
SS 5 0 4 11 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1926 PHI 3B 8 0 3 7 2 0
1926 PHI SS 5 0 4 11 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 8
Shortstop 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Villanova University Villanova PA 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926