Brent Cookson, baseball player, 1995-1999

Brent Cookson

Born: 9/7/1969 in Van Nuys, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-08-12 | Final Game: 1999-06-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Brent Adam Cookson

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Biography

Brent Cookson, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999. Although his time in the league was limited to just 25 games, Cookson contributed to his teams with a total of 6 hits, 5 runs batted in, and 1 stolen base. His batting average of 0.15 reflected the challenges he faced at the plate, yet his persistence and dedication to the game were evident throughout his time in the sport. Cookson played during a transitional period in baseball, as the late 1990s were marked by the surge of offensive power and the emergence of prominent stars. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones of some of his contemporaries, Cookson's journey through the ranks of professional baseball showcased the hard work and determination required to compete at the highest level. His contributions, though modest in terms of numbers, were part of the rich tapestry of the game during an era of evolving playing styles and competitive dynamics.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 40 2 6 1 0 0 5 1 2 8 0.150 0.190 0.175 0.365 0.0

Career AVG .150 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 44.3% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.

Career SLG .175 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 59.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.365 vs. league average 0.768 across their career seasons — 52.4% below 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
1995 KCR AL 22 35 2 5 1 0 0 5 1 2 7 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1999 LAD NL 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 15 8 18 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 KCA OF 12 7 14 0 0 0
1999 LAN OF 3 1 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 12
Right Field 3
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 KCA AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $109,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Long Beach Long Beach CA 1990, 1991