Brian Cooper, baseball player, 1999-2005

Brian Cooper

Born: 8/19/1974 in Hollywood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-09-07 | Final Game: 2005-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Brian John Cooper

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Biography

Brian Cooper, born in 1974, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1999 to 2005. Making his debut in the late 1990s, Cooper played in an era marked by offensive prowess and the emergence of power hitters. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 5-14, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.8. Despite not recording any saves, he contributed to his teams with a total of 75 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and deliver crucial innings. Cooper's playing style was characterized by a mix of determination and grit, which allowed him to compete at the highest level. Although he faced challenges during his time on the mound, he remained a reliable option for various teams. His tenure in Major League Baseball coincided with a transformative period for the sport, as teams began to prioritize specialized pitching roles and deeper bullpens. After retiring in 2005, Cooper's contributions to the game, though not marked by extensive accolades, reflect the dedication and hard work that many players exhibit during their careers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 14 42 26 1 1 0 167.7 182 108 32 74 75 5.80 0

Career ERA 5.80 vs. league average 4.49 across their career seasons — 29.2% 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
1999 LAA AL 1 1 5 5 0 0 0 27.7 23 15 18 15 4.88 4.71 (-4%) -
2000 LAA AL 4 8 15 15 1 1 0 87.0 105 57 35 36 5.90 4.77 (-24%) -
2001 LAA AL 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 13.7 10 4 4 7 2.63 4.42 (+40%) -
2002 TOR AL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 8.3 14 13 4 3 14.04 — 0.0
2004 SFG NL 0 2 5 2 0 0 0 13.3 15 13 5 7 8.78 4.46 (-97%) -
2005 SFG NL 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 17.7 15 6 8 7 3.06 4.29 (+29%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 67.0% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 74.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 70.9% 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
1999 LAA AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 LAA AL 15 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 LAA AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 TOR AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 SFG NL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 SFG NL 8 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 42 26 10 18 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 ANA P 5 5 2 5 0 2
2000 ANA P 15 15 3 12 2 1
2001 ANA P 7 1 2 0 0 0
2002 TOR P 2 2 2 0 0 0
2004 SFN P 5 2 1 1 0 0
2005 SFN P 8 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 42

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Citrus College Glendora CA 1993, 1994
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1995