Alan Cockrell, baseball player, 1996-1996

Alan Cockrell

Born: 12/5/1962 in Kansas City, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-09-07 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Atlee Alan Cockrell

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Biography

Alan Cockrell, born in 1962, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from September 7 to September 29, 1996, during which he played as a position player. Cockrell's time in the majors was marked by his participation in just 9 games, where he recorded 2 hits, 2 RBIs, and achieved a batting average of .25. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his contributions to the teams he played for during this short stint reflect the challenges many players faced in making a lasting impact in the competitive landscape of the late 1990s. Cockrell's career unfolded during an era when the game was transitioning, with the rise of power hitters and a focus on offensive prowess. Despite his limited playing time, he represented the aspirations of many athletes striving to make their mark in the sport. After his brief MLB tenure, Alan Cockrell continued to be involved with baseball, contributing to the game in various capacities, including coaching and mentorship roles. His journey serves as a reminder of the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest levels of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 8 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.250 0.222 0.375 0.597 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.597 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 22.1% 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
1996 COL NL 9 8 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 COL OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Tennessee Knoxville TN 1983, 1984