Gary Cooper
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991)
Gary Cooper was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1991 for the Houston Astros. In 9 career games, he hit .250 with 4 hits and 2 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-09-15
- Last Game
- 1991-10-06
Full name: Gary Clifton Cooper
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .250 | .368 | .312 | .681 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .368 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.
Career SLG .312 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.
Career OPS .681 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 9 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 9 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
| Away | 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .375 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-10-06 | HOU | ATL | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1991-10-04 | HOU | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-10-02 | HOU | SFG | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-09-29 | HOU | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-25 | HOU | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-09-23 | HOU | SFG | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991-09-22 | HOU | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-09-21 | HOU | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-09-15 | HOU | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | Provo | UT | 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 |
Gary Cooper: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 15, 1991 and the final game on October 6, 1991, Gary Cooper built the record summarized on this page. Cooper's only club in the season tables is the Houston Astros. Cooper is listed as a third baseman at 200 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The bio says Cooper threw and hit right-handed. Cooper was born on August 13, 1964, in Lynwood, CA, USA. Cooper's full given name, per the bio, is Gary Clifton Cooper.
Cooper collected 4 hits in 16 at bats across 9 games, good for a .250 batting average, adding 2 RBI. Cooper hit .250 while the league hit .256 over the same span, a figure close to average. The season table holds a single row: 1991 with the Houston Astros, 9 games, 16 at bats and 4 hits.
Every defensive appearance on record for Cooper, 4 games, came at third base.
Before the majors, Cooper played college baseball at Brigham Young University (1983, 1984, 1985, and 1986). The best of the last games listed came on October 6, 1991, 2 hits in 4 at bats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gary Cooper
- Was Gary Cooper a pitcher?
- No. Gary Cooper was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gary Cooper hit?
- Gary Cooper hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Gary Cooper play for?
- Gary Cooper played for one team, the Houston Astros (1991).
- What were Gary Cooper's career stats?
- In 9 games, Gary Cooper had 4 hits, 2 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Gary Cooper play?
- Gary Cooper played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gary Cooper and how much did he weigh?
- Gary Cooper was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
- What was Gary Cooper's career batting average?
- Gary Cooper batted .250 over his career, with 4 hits in 16 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gary Cooper have?
- Gary Cooper drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Gary Cooper in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gary Cooper has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.