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Athletics Franchise · 1939

Cotton Pippen

Pitcher1 season1939

Biography

Cotton Pippen was a Major League Baseball pitcher, born April 2, 1911 in Cisco, TX. A right-handed pitcher listed at 6' 2" and 180 pounds, Cotton Pippen debuted on August 28, 1936 and last played on May 21, 1940.

Across 38 big-league appearances, Cotton Pippen went 5-16 with a 6.38 ERA, 55 strikeouts, and 175.0 innings pitched.

Every one of Cotton's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
April 2, 1911
Birthplace
Cisco, TX
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
6' 2", 180 lb
MLB Debut
August 28, 1936
Final Game
May 21, 1940
Seasons with A's
1

MLB Career Statistics

Career pitching totals across 38 appearances, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

WLERAGGSSVIPSOBBWHIP
5166.3838251175.055641.81
YearTeamWLERAIPSO
1936St. Louis Cardinals027.7121.08
1939Philadelphia Athletics4115.99118.233
1939Detroit Tigers017.0714.05
1939?4126.11132.238
1940Detroit Tigers126.7521.19

Season-by-Season

1939Philadelphia AthleticsPitcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Cotton Pippen appears across the 1939 season (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Cotton Pippen pitched in 25 games with 33 strikeouts. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Cotton Pippen.

Bob JohnsonFrankie HayesSam ChapmanWally MosesDick SiebertHal WagnerLou FinneyBuck Ross

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Cotton Pippen play?
Cotton Pippen was a pitcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Cotton Pippen play for the Athletics?
Cotton Pippen appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1939.
Where was Cotton Pippen born?
Cotton Pippen was born on April 2, 1911 in Cisco, TX.
What were Cotton Pippen's MLB career stats?
Over 38 games from 1939, Cotton Pippen went 5-16 with a 6.38 ERA and 55 strikeouts.

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