Fred Cooke, baseball player, 1897-1897

Fred Cooke

Born: 1873 in IL, USA

Died: 1/22/1923 in Gallipolis, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-07-30 | Final Game: 1897-08-03

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Frederick B. Cooke

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Biography

Fred Cooke, born in 1873, had a brief yet notable career in Major League Baseball that spanned from July 30 to August 3, 1897. Playing as a position player, Cooke made a memorable impact in his limited time on the field. He appeared in five games, where he showcased his ability to hit effectively, finishing with a batting average of .294. Over the course of his short stint, he recorded five hits and drove in three runs, but he did not hit any home runs or steal bases. Cooke's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve away from the deadball era towards a more offensive-minded game. Despite the brevity of his time in the majors, his performance in those five games remains a testament to his skill as a hitter. Cooke's contributions, though small in quantity, reflect the passion and talent that characterized many players of his era, highlighting the rich tapestry of baseball's history during the late 19th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 17 2 5 2 0 0 3 0 3 1 0.294 0.400 0.412 0.812 0.0

Career AVG .294 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +12.9% above league average.

Career SLG .412 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.812 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1897 CL4 NL 5 17 2 5 2 0 0 3 0 3 1 0.294 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 0 3 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1897 CL4 OF 5 0 3 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 5