George Cox

Born: 11/15/1904 in Sherman, TX, USA

Died: 12/17/1995 in Bedford, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-12 | Final Game: 1928-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: George Melvin Cox

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Biography

George Cox was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues during the late 1920s. Born in 1904, Cox made his debut on April 12, 1928, and his career spanned until September 29 of the same year. Throughout his short stint in the league, he compiled a record of 1-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.26. Over the course of his career, he recorded 22 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves. Cox's time in the majors came during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was navigating the post-deadball era and evolving into a time of greater offensive output. Despite a brief career, his contributions on the mound reflected the challenges faced by pitchers of his time, who often had to adapt to the increasing power of hitters. While he may not have achieved lasting fame in the annals of baseball history, George Cox remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game during a significant era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	26	2	0	0	0	89.0	110	52	6	39	22	5.26	0

Career ERA 5.26 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 27.2% 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
1928	CHW	AL	1	2	26	2	0	0	0	89.0	110	52	39	22	5.26	4.13 (-27%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	26	0	2	2	0	0	0	0	1	7	0.077	0.111	0.154	0.265	0.0

Career AVG .077 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 72.6% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 67.6% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 61.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.265 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 64.1% 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
1928	CHW	AL	26	26	0	2	2	0	0	0	0	1	7	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	26	0	0	29	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1928	CHA	P	26	0	0	29	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	26