Jim Cox

Born: 5/28/1950 in Bloomington, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-07-19 | Final Game: 1976-07-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Charles Cox

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Biography

Jim Cox was a professional baseball player born in 1950, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1973 until 1976. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 110 games, showcasing his talents primarily as an infielder. Cox finished his time in the league with a batting average of .215, recording 66 hits, including 3 home runs and 33 runs batted in (RBIs). In addition to his offensive contributions, he also displayed speed on the base paths, achieving 3 stolen bases during his career. Cox's playing years coincided with a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and a shift in the game's strategic approach. Despite his struggles at the plate, he remained a valuable role player, contributing to his teams with his versatility and work ethic. His career, although not lengthy, left an imprint on the clubs he played for and serves as a reminder of the many players who have contributed to the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
110	307	33	66	11	2	3	33	3	27	44	0.215	0.276	0.293	0.570	-693.3

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.570 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 18.0% 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
1973	WSN	NL	9	15	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	WSN	NL	77	236	29	52	9	1	2	26	2	23	36	0.220	.256 (-14%)	.324 (-11%)	.369 (-21%)	.693 (-16%)	-693.3
1975	WSN	NL	11	27	1	7	1	0	1	5	1	1	2	0.259	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	WSN	NL	13	29	2	5	0	1	0	2	0	2	2	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0