Bobby Cox

⭐ Hall of Fame 2014

Born: 5/21/1941 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-04-14 | Final Game: 1969-10-01

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

Full name: Robert Joe Cox

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Biography

Bobby Cox, born in 1941, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1968 to 1969. Primarily playing as a position player, he participated in 220 games over his brief tenure in Major League Baseball. Cox recorded a total of 141 hits, 9 home runs, and 58 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .225. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Although his playing career was relatively short, Cox's contributions to the game would be overshadowed by his later accomplishments as a successful manager. Cox's impact on baseball extended far beyond his time as a player. He became a revered figure in the sport, eventually earning induction into the Hall of Fame in 2014. His managerial career, most notably with the Atlanta Braves, solidified his legacy in baseball history. Under his leadership, the Braves experienced significant success, including a run of 14 consecutive division titles. Cox's understanding of the game, strategic acumen, and ability to develop players left a lasting mark on the sport, marking him as one of the influential figures in baseball during his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
220	628	50	141	22	2	9	58	3	75	126	0.225	0.310	0.309	0.619	-441.4

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .309 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.619 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — 7.1% 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
1968	NYY	AL	135	437	33	100	15	1	7	41	3	41	85	0.229	.236 (-3%)	.298 (avg)	.340 (-7%)	.638 (-4%)	-215.4
1969	NYY	AL	85	191	17	41	7	1	2	17	0	34	41	0.215	.248 (-14%)	.320 (+4%)	.369 (-21%)	.689 (-9%)	-226.0