Brent Cookson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1999)
Brent Cookson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999 for the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 5 seasons. In 25 career games, he hit .150 with 6 hits and 5 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-08-12
- Last Game
- 1999-06-13
Full name: Brent Adam Cookson
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 | .150 | .190 | .175 | .365 | 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 .365 vs. league average .768 across their career seasons — 52.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | KCA | AL | 22 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | LAN | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 25 | 40 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 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 (25 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | .222 |
| Away | 13 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .091 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-13 | LAD | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-12 | LAD | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-06-11 | LAD | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-10-01 | KCR | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-27 | KCR | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-19 | KCR | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-18 | KCR | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-17 | KCR | LAA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-13 | KCR | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-10 | KCR | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Brent Cookson's recorded salaries total $109,000 over 1 season, in 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cookson's career ran from 1995 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1999.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | KCA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach | CA | 1990, 1991 |
Brent Cookson: the record in brief
August 12, 1995 and June 13, 1999 bracket Brent Cookson's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Kansas City Royals (1995) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1999). The bio lists Cookson as an outfielder who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds. The birth record reads September 7, 1969, in Van Nuys, CA, USA. Brent Cookson was the playing name; the full given name is Brent Adam.
Across 25 games at the plate, Cookson's career line reads 6 hits in 40 at bats for a .150 average, along with 5 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .190 and .175 give Cookson a career OPS of .365. Over the seasons Cookson played, league hitters batted .269; the .150 career figure is 44.3% below that. In OPS terms, Cookson's .365 stands 52.4% below the league's .768. The highest hit total in a season was 5, in 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brent Cookson
- What years did Brent Cookson play?
- Brent Cookson played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999.
- Was Brent Cookson a pitcher?
- No. Brent Cookson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Brent Cookson hit?
- Brent Cookson hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Brent Cookson play for?
- Brent Cookson played for 2 teams: the Kansas City Royals (1995) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1999).
- What were Brent Cookson's career stats?
- In 25 games, Brent Cookson had 6 hits, 5 RBI, 2 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .150 batting average.
- How much did Brent Cookson earn in his career?
- Brent Cookson's recorded salaries total $109,000 over 1 season, in 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cookson's career ran from 1995 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1999.
- What was Brent Cookson's salary?
- Brent Cookson's recorded salary was $109,000 in 1995.
- What position did Brent Cookson play?
- Brent Cookson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brent Cookson and how much did he weigh?
- Brent Cookson was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Brent Cookson's career batting average?
- Brent Cookson batted .150 over his career, with 6 hits in 40 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brent Cookson have?
- Brent Cookson drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Brent Cookson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brent Cookson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.