Dick Cox

Born: 9/30/1895 in Pasadena, CA, USA

Died: 6/1/1966 in Morro Bay, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-16 | Final Game: 1926-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Elmer Joseph Cox

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Biography

Dick Cox was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1920s. He played from 1925 until his final game on September 26, 1926, participating in a total of 246 games. Throughout his career, Cox demonstrated a remarkable batting prowess, finishing with a .314 batting average, showcasing his ability to hit consistently in an era that was transitioning in the sport. Notably, he accumulated 261 hits, 8 home runs, and 109 runs batted in (RBIs), while also displaying speed on the bases with 10 stolen bases. Cox's playing style was characterized by a combination of solid contact hitting and a strategic approach on the basepaths. His contributions during the post-Deadball Era reflected the evolving strategies of the game, where offensive production began to take center stage. While his career was relatively brief, Cox's performance left a lasting impression, particularly for a player who competed during a time when baseball was rapidly changing and expanding in popularity. His achievements continue to be recognized by baseball historians and enthusiasts.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
66.0	63.0	7.0	18.0	4.0	0	1.0	7.0	2.0	2.0	1.0	0.286	0.308	0.397	0.705

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1925	53.0	50.0	6.0	15.0	3.0	1.0	5.0	2.0	2.0	0	0.300	0.327	0.420	0.747
1926	10.0	10.0	1.0	3.0	1.0	0	2.0	0	0	1.0	0.300	0.300	0.400	0.700
1930	3.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
246	832	121	261	40	14	8	109	10	83	49	0.314	0.379	0.424	0.803	1367.4

Career AVG .314 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.

Career OBP .379 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.

Career SLG .424 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.803 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — +7.6% above 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
1925	BRO	NL	122	434	68	143	23	10	7	64	4	37	29	0.329	.288 (+14%)	.349 (+9%)	.407 (+17%)	.756 (+14%)	1155.9
1926	BRO	NL	124	398	53	118	17	4	1	45	6	46	20	0.296	.279 (+6%)	.345 (+8%)	.390 (-6%)	.735 (+1%)	211.5