Cal Cooper

Cal Cooper, born in 1922, was a baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, appearing in a single game on September 14, 1948. As a position player, Cooper's time in the league was marked by a notable lack of offensive production, as he finished his career with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. His performance in that lone game did not yield any stolen bases, and he remains a unique footnote in the annals of baseball history. Cooper's brief stint came during a time when the league was witnessing the emergence of new talents and a transition toward a more competitive era in baseball. While he may not have left a significant mark statistically, his participation in the game during the late 1940s serves as a reminder of the numerous players who aspired to make their mark in the majors, often competing against legends and future Hall of Famers. His story reflects the dreams and challenges faced by many aspiring baseball players of his time.