Billy Cook | |
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Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 28 | |
First baseman / Outfielder | |
Born: Layton, Utah, U.S. | January 7, 1999|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 8, 2024, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
MLB statistics (through September 8,2024) | |
Batting average | .500 |
Home runs | 0 |
Runs batted in | 2 |
Teams | |
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William Monroe Cook (born January 7,1999) is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Cook played college baseball at Pepperdine University. He was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 10th round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. [1] [2]
On July 30,2024,the Orioles traded him to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Patrick Reilly. [3] [4] In 30 games for the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians,he slashed .276/.389/.486 with five home runs,21 RBI,and nine stolen bases. On September 8,Cook was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [5]
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