Steve Cox

Born: 10/31/1974 in Delano, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-09-19 | Final Game: 2002-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Charles Steven Cox

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Biography

Steve Cox was a professional baseball player born in 1974, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1999 until his retirement in 2002. Over the course of his career, which spanned parts of four seasons, Cox appeared in 378 games and established himself as a solid contributor at the plate. He recorded 324 hits and demonstrated his power with 39 home runs, while also driving in 158 runs. With a career batting average of .262, Cox showcased his ability to hit effectively in various situations, contributing to his teams' offensive efforts during the early 2000s. Cox's playing style was characterized by a combination of power and speed, evidenced by his eight stolen bases throughout his career. His contributions were particularly notable during an era when baseball was experiencing a surge in offensive statistics, often referred to as the "steroid era." Despite the challenges faced by many players during this time, Cox carved out a niche for himself and left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, including the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. As a player who balanced both power and contact hitting, Steve Cox remains a memorable figure from the early 2000s in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
378	1239	146	324	72	2	39	158	8	129	240	0.262	0.340	0.417	0.757	172.9

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .429 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.757 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — near 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	TBR	AL	6	19	0	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	TBR	AL	116	318	44	90	19	1	11	35	1	45	47	0.283	.270 (+5%)	.344 (+10%)	.437 (+4%)	.782 (+6%)	543.0
2001	TBR	AL	108	342	37	88	22	0	12	51	2	24	75	0.257	.263 (-3%)	.332 (-3%)	.426 (avg)	.758 (-1%)	-81.4
2002	TBR	AL	148	560	65	142	30	1	16	72	5	60	116	0.254	.261 (-3%)	.331 (avg)	.416 (-5%)	.747 (-3%)	-288.7