Ed Cotter

Edward Christopher Cotter

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
• School Villanova University
• Debut June 12, 1926
• Final Game August 11, 1926
• Born July 4, 1904 in Hartford, CT USA
• Died June 14, 1959 in Hartford, CT USA

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Biographical Information

Ed Cotter played the infield in 17 games for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1926, debuting on June 12. Cotter hit better than the team's regular third baseman in 1926, Clarence Huber, albeit in 101 fewer games (.308/.333/.385 line in 26 at bats). Defensively, the struggle was real, as Cotter made six errors (split between third base and shortstop). Ed is one of five major leaguers (through 2019) with the last name Cotter. He attended Villanova from 1923-1926 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.