Career
Cotter played in one game for the Bisons on July 16, 1890. He pitched a complete game, but allowed 18 hits, 7 base on balls, and 14 earned runs. He also went hitless at the plate in four at bats.
Buffalo lost the game 19-0.
Cotter later played for the Lewiston, Maine ballclub of the New England League in 1892.