Ted Cox

Born: 1/24/1955 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Died: 3/11/2020 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-18 | Final Game: 1981-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: William Ted Cox

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Biography

Ted Cox, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1981. Over the course of his career, he played in 272 games, primarily as a position player. Cox was known for his versatility on the field and his ability to contribute to his team's offense. He finished his career with a batting average of .245, collecting 189 hits, including 10 home runs and 79 runs batted in. Additionally, he demonstrated some speed on the bases, totaling 3 stolen bases. Cox's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the increasing importance of offensive production. While he may not have been among the game's superstars, his contributions were valued during a time when teams were seeking players who could fill various roles and provide depth to their rosters. After retiring in October 1981, Cox left a legacy as a reliable player who played a part in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
272	771	65	189	29	1	10	79	3	57	98	0.245	0.298	0.324	0.622	-1791.2

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.622 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 12.9% 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
1977	BOS	AL	13	58	11	21	3	1	1	6	0	3	6	0.362	.264 (+37%)	.329 (+20%)	.401 (+25%)	.730 (+22%)	206.2
1978	CLE	AL	82	227	14	53	7	0	1	19	0	16	30	0.233	.257 (-9%)	.323 (-12%)	.378 (-27%)	.702 (-20%)	-777.3
1979	CLE	AL	78	189	17	40	6	0	4	22	3	14	27	0.212	.265 (-20%)	.329 (-18%)	.397 (-23%)	.727 (-20%)	-704.8
1980	SEA	AL	83	247	17	60	9	0	2	23	0	19	25	0.243	.264 (-8%)	.326 (-10%)	.387 (-22%)	.714 (-16%)	-711.4
1981	TOR	AL	16	50	6	15	4	0	2	9	0	5	10	0.300	.255 (+17%)	.320 (+14%)	.368 (+36%)	.688 (+25%)	196.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	4	50	2	0	3
2B	4	0	2	1	0	0
3B	166	134	98	275	21	35
OF	54	49	71	5	3	1
SS	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	CLE	1B	7	3	40	2	0	2
1978	CLE	3B	20	18	15	36	3	3
1978	CLE	OF	38	33	45	3	1	1
1978	CLE	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
1979	CLE	2B	4	0	2	1	0	0
1979	CLE	3B	52	32	29	78	4	11
1979	CLE	OF	16	16	26	2	2	0
1980	SEA	3B	80	70	47	142	11	20
1981	TOR	1B	1	1	10	0	0	1
1981	TOR	3B	14	14	7	19	3	1