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
| 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 |
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 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.