Doc Cook
Born: 6/24/1886 in Witt, TX, USA
Died: 6/30/1973 in Lawrenceburg, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-08-07 | Final Game: 1916-05-09
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Luther Almus Cook
Biography
Doc Cook was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1913 to 1916. Born in 1886, Cook's career spanned a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 288 games, showcasing his abilities at the plate and on the bases. Cook finished with a respectable batting average of .274, accumulating 282 hits, 75 RBIs, and 3 home runs, while also demonstrating his speed with 56 stolen bases.
Cook was known for his versatility and ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. His playing style reflected the evolving strategies of the time, as he combined solid hitting with base-running prowess. Although his career was relatively brief, lasting until May 9, 1916, Cook made a lasting impact in the league during his tenure, and his contributions are still recognized by baseball historians and enthusiasts today.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | 1028 | 138 | 282 | 29 | 9 | 3 | 75 | 56 | 116 | 109 | 0.274 | 0.359 | 0.329 | 0.687 | 1555.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | NYY | AL | 20 | 72 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 0.264 | 75.9 |
| 1914 | NYY | AL | 132 | 470 | 59 | 133 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 40 | 26 | 44 | 60 | 0.283 | 497.5 |
| 1915 | NYY | AL | 132 | 476 | 70 | 129 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 33 | 29 | 62 | 43 | 0.271 | 982.3 |
| 1916 | NYY | AL | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 281 | 0 | 405 | 38 | 22 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | NYA | OF | 20 | 0 | 43 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1914 | NYA | OF | 127 | 0 | 171 | 15 | 10 | 2 |
| 1915 | NYA | OF | 131 | 0 | 188 | 20 | 9 | 4 |
| 1916 | NYA | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 25 |
| Right Field | 260 |