Rollin Cook

Born: 10/5/1890 in Toledo, OH, USA

Died: 8/11/1975 in Toledo, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-07-06 | Final Game: 1915-08-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Rollin Edward Cook

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Biography

Rollin Cook, born in 1890, was a position player who briefly graced Major League Baseball during the 1915 season. His career spanned from July 6 to August 11 of that year, during which he played in five games. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, Cook managed to make his mark by recording one hit in 4 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .25. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his participation in the league during the early 20th century highlights the era when baseball was evolving with new playing styles and strategies. Cook's career unfolded during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach, setting the stage for future generations of players. While his statistics may not reflect a long or impactful major league career, Cook's role as a player contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reminding fans and historians alike of the many athletes who have donned a uniform, even for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	5	0	0	0	0	13.7	16	11	0	9	7	7.24	0

Career ERA 7.24 vs. league average 2.90 across their career seasons — 150.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1915	SLA	AL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	13.7	16	11	9	7	7.24	2.90 (-150%)	-237.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 23.2% 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
1915	SLA	AL	5	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	0	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	SLA	P	5	0	0	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
The Ohio State University	Columbus	OH	1913, 1914