Doc Cook

Born: 6/24/1886 in Witt, TX, USA

Died: 6/30/1973 in Lawrenceburg, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-08-07 | Final Game: 1916-05-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Luther Almus Cook

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Biography

Doc Cook was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1913 to 1916. Born in 1886, Cook's career spanned a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 288 games, showcasing his abilities at the plate and on the bases. Cook finished with a respectable batting average of .274, accumulating 282 hits, 75 RBIs, and 3 home runs, while also demonstrating his speed with 56 stolen bases. Cook was known for his versatility and ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. His playing style reflected the evolving strategies of the time, as he combined solid hitting with base-running prowess. Although his career was relatively brief, lasting until May 9, 1916, Cook made a lasting impact in the league during his tenure, and his contributions are still recognized by baseball historians and enthusiasts today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
288	1028	138	282	29	9	3	75	56	116	109	0.274	0.359	0.329	0.687	1505.0

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.

Career OBP .359 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.687 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — near 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
1913	NYY	AL	20	72	9	19	2	1	0	1	1	10	4	0.264	.259 (+2%)	.325 (+13%)	.345 (-8%)	.670 (+3%)	74.9
1914	NYY	AL	132	470	59	133	11	3	1	40	26	44	60	0.283	.255 (+11%)	.322 (+10%)	.339 (-4%)	.661 (+3%)	457.4
1915	NYY	AL	132	476	70	129	16	5	2	33	29	62	43	0.271	.250 (+8%)	.318 (+14%)	.332 (+2%)	.651 (+8%)	972.8
1916	NYY	AL	4	10	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0