Mike Cook
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1993)
Mike Cook was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1993 for the California Angels, the Minnesota Twins, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 8 seasons. Across 41 career appearances, he went 1-6 with a 5.55 ERA and 53 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-07-01
- Last Game
- 1993-10-03
Full name: Michael Horace Cook
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CAL | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9.00 | 3.97 (-127%) | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CAL | AL | 1 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.1 | 34 | 21 | 18 | 27 | 5.50 | 4.29 (-28%) | -1054.0 |
| 1988 | CAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4.91 | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.1 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 5.06 | 3.71 (-36%) | -419.7 |
| 1993 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 1 | 6 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.1 | 74 | 44 | 45 | 53 | 5.55 | — | -1,474 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CAL | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CAL | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CAL | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | BAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (82 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 36.1 | 36 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 5.70 |
| Away | 21 | 35.0 | 38 | 21 | 19 | 28 | 5.40 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-10-03 | BAL | TOR | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993-09-29 | BAL | NYY | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-10-01 | MIN | SEA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-24 | MIN | OAK | — | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-22 | MIN | OAK | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-20 | MIN | LAA | — | 1.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-09-18 | MIN | LAA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-09-10 | MIN | KCR | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989-09-04 | MIN | TEX | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989-09-01 | MIN | TOR | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 41 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 1983, 1984, 1985 |
Mike Cook: the record in brief
Mike Cook's major league career runs from a debut on July 1, 1986 to a final game on October 3, 1993. Cook played for the California Angels (1986 to 1988), the Minnesota Twins (1989), and the Baltimore Orioles (1993). Cook played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on August 14, 1963, in Charleston, SC, USA, Cook was listed at 6'3" and 200 pounds. The given name on file is Michael Horace Cook.
The pitching table credits Cook with a 1-6 record and a 5.55 ERA in 41 games. Cook had 53 strikeouts. Against a 3.98 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.55 mark was 39.4% worse. In 1989, one of the busiest seasons, Cook posted a 5.06 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.71.
The position breakdown shows 41 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Cook's fielding totals are 6 putouts, 10 assists and 0 errors.
Before the majors, Cook played college baseball at University of South Carolina (1983, 1984, and 1985). Cook's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 82 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Cook
- What years did Mike Cook play?
- Mike Cook played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1993.
- Was Mike Cook a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Cook pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 53 strikeouts.
- What teams did Mike Cook play for?
- Mike Cook played for 3 teams: the California Angels (1986–1988), the Minnesota Twins (1989), and the Baltimore Orioles (1993).
- What were Mike Cook's career stats?
- In 41 games, Mike Cook went 1-6 with a 5.55 ERA, 53 strikeouts, and 71.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Mike Cook play?
- Mike Cook played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Cook and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Cook was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Mike Cook's career ERA?
- Mike Cook finished with a 5.55 career ERA, going 1-6 with 53 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Cook have?
- Mike Cook recorded 53 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Cook in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Cook has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.