Jim Cook
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1903)
Jim Cook was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1903 for the Chicago Cubs. In 8 career games, he hit .154 with 4 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 163 lb
- Died
- 6/16/1949 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1903-07-02
- Last Game
- 1903-07-13
Full name: James Fitchie Cook
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | .154 | .241 | .192 | .434 | 0 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.
Career OBP .241 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.
Career SLG .192 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.
Career OPS .434 vs. league average .663 across their career seasons — 34.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | CHN | NL | 8 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | .167 |
| Away | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-07-13 | CHC | BRO | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-07-12 | CHC | BRO | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903-07-11 | CHC | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1903-07-10 | CHC | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-07-06 | CHC | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1903-07-05 | CHC | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-07-04 | CHC | NY1 | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-07-02 | CHC | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Center Field | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign | IL | 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903 |
Jim Cook: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jim Cook debuted on July 2, 1903 and played a final game on July 13, 1903. Every season row on the page belongs to the Chicago Cubs, in 1903. Cook played primarily as a center fielder and threw and hit right-handed. Born on November 10, 1879, in Dundee, IL, USA, Cook was listed at 163 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The bio records the death on June 16, 1949, in St. Louis, MO, USA. On the record, Jim Cook was born James Fitchie Cook.
In 8 games and 26 at bats, Cook batted .154 with 4 hits; the totals also include 2 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues Cook played in, the .154 career average compares with a .262 league average over the same seasons, 41.2% below the league. The season table holds a single row: 1903 with the Chicago Cubs, 8 games, 26 at bats and 4 hits.
The position table credits Cook with 5 games at center field and also lists 2 at second base and 1 at first base.
Before the majors, Cook played college baseball at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1900, 1901, 1902, and 1903).
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Cook
- Was Jim Cook a pitcher?
- No. Jim Cook was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Cook hit?
- Jim Cook hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Jim Cook's career batting average?
- Jim Cook batted .154 over his career, with 4 hits in 26 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Cook have?
- Jim Cook drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Cook in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Cook has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jim Cook play for?
- Jim Cook played for the Chicago Cubs.