Larry Cox

Born: 9/11/1947 in Bluffton, OH, USA

Died: 2/17/1990 in Bellefontaine, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-04-18 | Final Game: 1982-05-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Larry Eugene Cox

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Biography

Larry Cox, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1973 to 1982. Primarily known as a position player, Cox appeared in 348 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He showcased his versatility on the field, contributing a total of 182 hits, 12 home runs, and 85 RBIs, while finishing his career with a batting average of .221. In addition to his offensive contributions, Cox demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 5 stolen bases. Cox's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and player dynamics. Although he may not have been a household name, his tenacity and contributions to the teams he played for, including his ability to perform in crucial moments, left a mark in the annals of the game. His journey through the major leagues reflected the challenges and triumphs of players during the late 1970s and early 1980s, an era characterized by both the rise of power hitters and the shifting landscape of baseball talent.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
348	825	72	182	31	5	12	85	5	70	117	0.221	0.280	0.314	0.594	-2540.1

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.594 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 16.2% 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	PHI	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	PHI	NL	30	53	5	9	2	0	0	4	0	4	9	0.170	.256 (-34%)	.324 (-26%)	.369 (-44%)	.693 (-35%)	-297.3
1975	PHI	NL	11	5	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	SEA	AL	35	93	6	23	6	0	2	6	1	10	12	0.247	.264 (-6%)	.329 (-3%)	.401 (-6%)	.730 (-5%)	-63.7
1978	CHC	NL	59	121	10	34	5	0	2	18	0	12	16	0.281	.257 (+9%)	.323 (+7%)	.378 (-2%)	.702 (+2%)	75.0
1979	SEA	AL	100	293	32	63	11	3	4	36	2	22	39	0.215	.265 (-19%)	.329 (-19%)	.397 (-21%)	.727 (-20%)	-1211.6
1980	SEA	AL	105	243	18	49	6	2	4	20	1	19	36	0.202	.264 (-24%)	.326 (-20%)	.387 (-25%)	.714 (-23%)	-1042.4
1981	TEX	AL	5	13	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	CHC	NL	2	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	343	266	1279	159	25	17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	PHI	C	1	0	1	0	0	0
1974	PHI	C	29	15	90	9	1	0
1975	PHI	C	10	1	10	0	0	0
1977	SEA	C	35	30	138	26	5	2
1978	CHN	C	58	40	178	26	7	3
1979	SEA	C	99	86	408	49	9	6
1980	SEA	C	104	87	412	45	3	5
1981	TEX	C	5	5	33	2	0	0
1982	CHN	C	2	2	9	2	0	1