Army Cooper

Born: 11/1/1899 in Kansas City, KS, USA

Died: 3/19/1966 in Kansas City, KS, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Alfred Mayart Cooper

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Biography

Army Cooper, born in 1899, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his competitive spirit and durability on the mound. With a career record of 32-16, he has established himself as a reliable presence in the pitching rotation. His earned run average (ERA) stands at 4.36, reflecting his ability to manage innings and keep opposing batters at bay. Over the course of his career, Cooper has recorded 293 strikeouts, showcasing his strikeout capability and command of various pitching techniques. While he has not yet registered any saves, his role as a starting pitcher highlights his importance in setting the tone for games. Cooper plays during an era of evolving pitching strategies, where the emphasis on strikeouts and specialized roles is increasingly prominent. As he continues to compete at a high level, he represents a connection to the game's rich history while adapting to the modern demands of professional baseball. His ongoing career not only adds to his personal legacy but also contributes to the greater narrative of baseball's evolution, making him a noteworthy figure in the sport today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
32 16 63 57 22 0 0 373.3 373 181 8 163 293 4.36 0

Career ERA 4.36 vs. league average 4.36 across their career seasons — near 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
1928 KCM NNL 7 4 17 15 5 0 0 95.0 79 40 39 78 3.79 4.13 (+8%) 1933.4
1929 KCM NNL 15 4 25 21 8 0 0 146.0 152 60 58 104 3.70 4.60 (+20%) 4213.9
1930 KCM NNL 9 3 15 15 8 0 0 107.0 111 57 52 104 4.79 4.80 (avg) 3545.6
1931 KCM IND 1 3 4 4 1 0 0 22.0 23 19 10 7 7.77 4.10 (-90%) 129.1
1932 CLS EWL 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 3.3 8 5 4 0 13.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
68 145 22 28 4 2 0 11 4 9 4 0.193 0.240 0.248 0.489 -274.0

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career SLG .248 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.489 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 34.8% 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
1928 KCM NNL 20 38 8 8 2 1 0 2 1 2 2 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1929 KCM NNL 27 52 8 12 0 1 0 4 1 3 0 0.231 .289 (-20%) .353 (-23%) .415 (-35%) .769 (-30%) -274.0
1930 KCM NNL 15 45 6 6 2 0 0 5 2 3 0 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1931 KCM IND 4 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1932 CLS EWL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 64 57 3 63 10 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 KCM P 17 15 1 17 4 0
1929 KCM P 26 21 1 27 1 1
1930 KCM P 15 15 1 12 3 0
1931 KCM P 4 4 0 7 1 0
1932 CLS P 2 2 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
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