Dick Cox Explained

Dick Cox
Width:150px
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:30 September 1895
Birth Place:Pasadena, California, U.S.
Death Place:Morro Bay, California, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 16
Debutyear:1925
Debutteam:Brooklyn Robins
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 26
Finalyear:1926
Finalteam:Brooklyn Robins
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.314
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:8
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:109
Teams:
  • Brooklyn Robins (1925–1926)

Elmer Joseph Cox (September 30, 1897 – June 1, 1966) was an American professional baseball player who played outfield for the Brooklyn Robins in 1925 and 1926.

He had a steady bat over his two seasons in the big leagues, batting .314 in 832 at bats, including eight home runs. Cox spent most of his time in right field defensively.

Prior to his playing days, Cox served in World War I.

He managed in the Arizona–Texas League in 1931 and 1932.