Glen Cook
Born: 9/8/1959 in Buffalo, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-06-23 | Final Game: 1985-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Glen Patrick Cook
Biography
Glen Cook was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned parts of the 1985 season. Born in 1959, Cook made his Major League debut on June 23, 1985, and played until October 2 of the same year. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 2-3 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 9.45. His performance included a total of 19 strikeouts, although he did not achieve any saves.
Cook's playing style was characterized by a determination to compete at the highest level, despite the challenges he faced during a time when pitching staffs were increasingly evaluated for efficiency and effectiveness. The mid-1980s were a transformative period in baseball, as the game began to see a shift towards more specialized roles and the emergence of powerful hitters. While Cook's career was relatively short-lived, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | TEX | P | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca College | Ithaca | NY | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 |
