Casey Cox, baseball player, 1966-1973

Casey Cox

Born: 7/3/1941 in Long Beach, CA, USA

Died: 10/2/2023 in Clearwater, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-04-15 | Final Game: 1973-04-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Joseph Casey Cox

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Biography

Casey Cox was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 until 1973. Born in 1941, he made his debut during a transformative era in baseball marked by the rise of power hitting and the evolution of pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, Cox compiled a record of 39 wins and 42 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.7. He struck out 297 batters and recorded 20 saves, showcasing his ability to be a reliable option both as a starter and in relief roles. Cox's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the mound, allowing him to adapt to the demands of various game situations. He contributed to the teams he played for with a competitive spirit and a dedication to his craft, earning respect among his peers and fans alike. While not a superstar, Cox's contributions during his career reflected the depth of talent in the pitching ranks of the era, and he remains a notable figure for his consistent performance during a time when baseball was evolving in both play and popularity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
39 42 308 59 5 0 20 762.0 772 313 66 234 297 3.70 0

Career ERA 3.70 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — 6.0% 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
1966 WS2 AL 4 5 66 0 0 0 7 113.0 104 44 35 46 3.50 3.52 (avg) 157.5
1967 WS2 AL 7 4 54 0 0 0 1 73.0 67 24 21 32 2.96 3.30 (+10%) 477.1
1968 WS2 AL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 7.7 7 2 0 4 2.35 — 0.0
1969 WS2 AL 12 7 52 13 4 0 0 171.7 161 53 64 73 2.78 3.61 (+23%) -1409.0
1970 WS2 AL 8 12 37 30 1 0 1 192.3 211 95 44 68 4.45 3.89 (-14%) -3094.6
1971 WS2 AL 5 7 54 11 0 0 7 124.3 131 55 40 43 3.98 3.47 (-15%) -1166.1
1972 TEX AL 3 5 35 4 0 0 4 65.3 73 32 26 27 4.41 3.26 (-35%) -1557.9
1972 NYY AL 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 11.7 13 6 3 4 4.63 3.26 (-42%) -
1973 NYY AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 5 2 1 0 6.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
308 151 3 15 0 0 0 5 0 7 94 0.099 0.139 0.099 0.239 -620.6

Career AVG .099 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 59.9% below league average.

Career OBP .139 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 55.8% below league average.

Career SLG .099 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 72.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.239 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 65.0% 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
1966 WS2 AL 66 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1967 WS2 AL 54 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1968 WS2 AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1969 WS2 AL 52 47 1 5 0 0 0 3 0 2 34 0.106 — — — — 0.0
1970 WS2 AL 37 58 1 7 0 0 0 2 0 1 30 0.121 .253 (-52%) .325 (-58%) .385 (-69%) .711 (-64%) -620.6
1971 WS2 AL 54 26 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 19 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1972 TEX AL 35 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1972 NYY AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1973 NYY AL 1 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
P 308 59 41 115 4 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 WS2 P 66 0 2 24 1 1
1967 WS2 P 54 0 4 14 0 0
1968 WS2 P 4 0 1 0 0 0
1969 WS2 P 52 13 11 21 0 3
1970 WS2 P 37 30 13 24 2 0
1971 WS2 P 54 11 5 20 1 2
1972 TEX P 35 4 4 11 0 0
1972 NYA P 5 1 1 0 0 0
1973 NYA P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 308

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Long Beach City College Long Beach CA 1961
California State University Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1962