Darron Cox, baseball player, 1999-1999

Darron Cox

Born: 11/21/1967 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-04-06 | Final Game: 1999-06-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: James Darron Cox

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Biography

Darron Cox, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who played in the major leagues from 1999 to 2004. His career, while brief, featured appearances in 15 games as a position player. Throughout his time in the league, Cox recorded 6 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 2 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .240. Known for his versatility on the field, he showcased his skills during a competitive era in baseball that was marked by a mix of emerging talent and the lingering effects of the steroid controversy. Cox's journey through professional baseball included stints in the minor leagues before he made his mark in the majors, where he contributed to his team's efforts with his solid hitting and competitive spirit. Although his career statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Cox's dedication to the game and his ability to rise to the challenge of playing at the highest level resonate with many aspiring athletes. His time in the league remains a testament to the hard work and determination required to succeed in professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 25 2 6 1 0 1 2 0 0 5 0.240 0.296 0.400 0.696 0.0

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .434 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.696 vs. league average 0.778 across their career seasons — 10.5% 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
1999 WSN NL 15 25 2 6 1 0 1 2 0 0 5 0.240 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 14 3 48 4 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 MON C 14 3 48 4 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 14

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 MON NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $200,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1987, 1988, 1989