Full Name: David E.Cook

Born: July 21, 1981 in Columbus, Ohio

Height: 5-11 Weight: 205 Bats: Right Throws: Right Position: OF

College: Miami University (Ohio)

Drafted: Selected by Chicago White Sox in 9th Round (262nd overall) of 2003 amateur entry draft (June-Reg)

[Jun 5,2003] - signed

 

Overall numbers in first 5 minor league seasons (through 2007):

 

.254/.366/.463/.829 in 1,708 at bats

 

Since 2005:

 

2005 Kanny: 109 games, 75 runs, 104 hits, 21 doubles, 3 triples, 24 home runs, 65 RBI, 8/14 steals, .283/.403/.552/.955

 

2006 W-S: 130 games, 76 runs, 102 hits, 24 doubles, 5 triples, 16 home runs, 58 RBI, 17/21 steals, .233/.350/.420/.770

 

2007 W-S: 93 games, 73 runs, 95 hits, 22 doubles, 3 triples, 16 home runs, 50 RBI, 10/18 steals, .279/.373/.503/.876

2007 Birmingham: 29 games, 29 hits (5 2B, 2 2B, 8 HR), 25 RBI, 24 BB, 22 K, 2/4 steals, .293/.437/.626/1.063

 

So far this year, Cook is at .290/.446/.570/1.016 at Birmingham. He has 10 doubles, a triple, 6 home runs, 12 RBI, 30 walks to 28 strikeouts, is 2/5 in steals, and 31 hits in 107 at bats.

 

Links:

 

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/st...&pid=449803

 

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/C/David-Cook.shtml

 

http://muredhawks.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl...ok_david00.html

Edited May 11, 200817 yr by whitesoxfan101

When he hits homeruns, he hits them. I've never seen such majestic bombs in my life. Utter perfection. He hit one last week that I swear traveled 475 in the air, then landed in a parking lot and probably rolled another 100 feet. His homers are like laser blasts. Last night it must have been 450.

Edited May 11, 200817 yr by JPN366

I've been looking at this guy's numbers in his minor league career. He really only had one disappointing full season - 2006 @ W-S. But even that year, he posted a 770 OPS, which isn't exactly bad. In 2007 it was 876 at High A and then 1.063 at B-Ham, now he is at a ridiculous 1.097 in B-Ham. So far at AA, in a total of less than a half a season's work in 07 and 08, he has compiled 18 HR's in 262 at bats. That's about a 40 HR pace, in a park that is NOT homer friendly. Also, unlike a Collaro or Eldred type guy, he walks a LOT and strikes out only rarely. That combined with serious power is a nice combo.

 

I really think this guy may have something. 2 straight seasons of excellent hitting is not a streak, its a pattern. Hopefully, later this year, he'll take a shot at Charlotte and see how he can do there.

 

I've been looking at this guy's numbers in his minor league career. He really only had one disappointing full season - 2006 @ W-S. But even that year, he posted a 770 OPS, which isn't exactly bad. In 2007 it was 876 at High A and then 1.063 at B-Ham, now he is at a ridiculous 1.097 in B-Ham. So far at AA, in a total of less than a half a season's work in 07 and 08, he has compiled 18 HR's in 262 at bats. That's about a 40 HR pace, in a park that is NOT homer friendly. Also, unlike a Collaro or Eldred type guy, he walks a LOT and strikes out only rarely. That combined with serious power is a nice combo.

 

I really think this guy may have something. 2 straight seasons of excellent hitting is not a streak, its a pattern. Hopefully, later this year, he'll take a shot at Charlotte and see how he can do there.

 

I love this guy. Everytime I look at his age I cringe, but the numbers he puts up in every category are just unreal.

Who knew the American Idol could hit?

Who knew the American Idol could hit?

 

Dammit. You beat me to it.

Cook was of course promoted to Class AAA Charlotte earlier this season. His finals stats at Birmingham in 2008 were:

 

.313/.467/.577/1.044 12 home runs, 30 RBI, 15 doubles, 2 triples, 8/15 steals, 62 walks, 47 k's in 208 at bats.

 

So yeah, clearly dominant. Cook hasn't played in over a week (July 23rd) so I wonder if he is hurts, but here are his numbers at Charlotte so far:

 

.267/.355/.452/.807 in 146 at bats. 5 home runs, 8 doubles, 2 triples, 18 RBI, 3/3 steals, 18 walks, 40 strikeouts (yikes)

I believe Mr. Cook is a minor league free agent as of now. I wonder what's next for him. I'd like to see him in ST and get a look as a backup OF. But some other team may offer him a real chance to start, in which case I doubt he'd stick with the Sox.