Hooks Cotter

Born: 5/22/1900 in Holden, MO, USA

Died: 8/6/1955 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-15 | Final Game: 1924-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Harvey Louis Cotter

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Biography

Hooks Cotter, born in 1900, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s. He played primarily as a position player from 1922 until his final game on September 28, 1924. Over the course of his career, Cotter appeared in 99 games, accumulating 82 hits and posting a batting average of .264. He demonstrated a blend of power and skill, hitting 4 home runs and driving in 33 runs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Cotter's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to evolve with the introduction of new offensive strategies and player dynamics. While not a superstar, his contributions to his teams reflected the competitive spirit of the era, allowing him to carve out a niche in the game. Despite having a relatively brief career, Hooks Cotter remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who played the game with passion and determination during the early years of the modern era.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
27.0	25.0	4.0	6.0	1.0	0	0	0	2.0	5.0	0	0.240	0.296	0.280	0.576

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1929	11.0	11.0	2.0	4.0	1.0	0	0	0.364	0.364	0.455	0.819
1930	7.0	7.0	1.0	2.0	0	0	0	0.286	0.286	0.286	0.572
1933	9.0	7.0	1.0	0	0	2.0	5.0	.000	0.222	.000	0.222

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
99	311	39	82	17	4	4	33	3	36	31	0.264	0.340	0.383	0.723	-145.3

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.723 vs. league average 0.739 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
1922	CHC	NL	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	CHC	NL	98	310	39	81	16	4	4	33	3	36	31	0.261	.283 (-8%)	.345 (-2%)	.389 (-3%)	.734 (-3%)	-145.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	90	0	873	59	10	72

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	CHN	1B	90	0	873	59	10	72

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	90