Tex Covington

Born: 3/19/1887 in Henryville, TN, USA

Died: 12/10/1931 in Denison, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-25 | Final Game: 1912-09-20

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Wilkes Covington

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Biography

Tex Covington was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, primarily remembered for his contributions during the 1911 and 1912 seasons. Born in 1887, Covington made his mark in a baseball era that was beginning to transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive game. Over the course of his career, which spanned from April 25, 1911, to September 20, 1912, he achieved a record of 10 wins and 5 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1. His performance on the mound included a total of 48 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to handle opposing batters effectively. Despite his brief career, Covington's role as a pitcher during this transformative period in baseball history reflects the evolving strategies of the game. While he did not accumulate saves during his time in the league, his contributions were part of a larger narrative in baseball, as players and teams began to experiment with different pitching styles and strategies. Covington's legacy, though not marked by extensive statistics, remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
10	5	31	15	7	1	0	147.0	152	67	2	63	48	4.10	0

Career ERA 4.10 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 21.8% worse than 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
1911	DET	AL	7	1	17	6	5	0	0	83.7	94	38	33	29	4.09	3.37 (-21%)	-1252.2
1912	DET	AL	3	4	14	9	2	1	0	63.3	58	29	30	19	4.12	3.36 (-23%)	-753.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
31	47	7	8	1	0	0	3	0	5	11	0.170	0.250	0.191	0.441	0.0

Career AVG .170 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career SLG .191 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.441 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 36.4% 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
1911	DET	AL	17	32	6	6	0	0	0	3	0	2	5	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	DET	AL	14	15	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	3	6	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	31	0	3	36	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	DET	P	17	0	3	17	0	2
1912	DET	P	14	0	0	19	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	31