Jim Cook, baseball player, 1903-1903

Jim Cook

Born: 11/10/1879 in Dundee, IL, USA

Died: 6/16/1949 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-07-02 | Final Game: 1903-07-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: James Fitchie Cook

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Biography

Jim Cook was a professional baseball player born in 1879, whose career spanned from 1903 to 1907. Primarily a position player, Cook made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 8 games. Over the course of his short-lived career, he recorded 4 hits, 2 RBIs, and managed to steal 1 base, concluding with a batting average of .154. His time in the league came during an era that was characterized by a transition in the game, as baseball began to evolve from the rough-and-tumble style of the 19th century into the more organized and strategic play of the early 20th century. Despite his limited playing time, Cook's contributions to the teams he played for reflect the experiences of many players during this transformative period in baseball history. While he didn't achieve significant personal milestones, his journey through the league represents the spirit of perseverance that characterized many athletes of his time. Cook's career, though brief, is a testament to the dedication of those who sought to leave their mark on America's pastime during the early days of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 26 3 4 1 0 0 2 1 2 7 0.154 0.241 0.192 0.434 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.

Career SLG .192 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.434 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — 34.5% 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
1903 CHC NL 8 26 3 4 1 0 0 2 1 2 7 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 5 0 0 0
2B 2 0 1 3 2 0
OF 5 0 11 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1903 CHN 1B 1 0 5 0 0 0
1903 CHN 2B 2 0 1 3 2 0
1903 CHN OF 5 0 11 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 2
Center Field 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903