Glen Cook

Glen Cook was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned parts of the 1985 season. Born in 1959, Cook made his Major League debut on June 23, 1985, and played until October 2 of the same year. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 2-3 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 9.45. His performance included a total of 19 strikeouts, although he did not achieve any saves. Cook's playing style was characterized by a determination to compete at the highest level, despite the challenges he faced during a time when pitching staffs were increasingly evaluated for efficiency and effectiveness. The mid-1980s were a transformative period in baseball, as the game began to see a shift towards more specialized roles and the emergence of powerful hitters. While Cook's career was relatively short-lived, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.