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Don Cooper

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1978-1987 (1981-1985)
Proper Name
Donald James Cooper
Nickname
Coop
Positions
P (301)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-1 / 185
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
January 15,1956
High School
Monsignor McClancy (Flushing,NY)
Colleges
New York Institute of Technology (New York,NY)
Drafted/Signed
1978-17-442-New York Yankees
MLB Debut
April 9,1981
MLBAM ID
112653
Retrosheet#
coopd001
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career1-6443085.195475.271.65

[Player Notes]

Inducted into the New York Tech Athletics Hall of Fame

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1978Oneonta YankeesNYPLA-NYA-22123.60530002020.018128010220011.408.100.004.509.905.402.20
1978Fort Lauderdale YankeesFSLA+NYA-22232.251083102152.0412213120342011.177.100.173.465.883.811.70
1979West Haven YankeesEastAANYA-23644.3328000028654.0493126630448001.468.171.005.007.335.171.47
1979Columbus ClippersILAAANYA-23005.50800008218.0191111111143011.679.500.505.507.005.501.27
1980Nashville SoundsSouAANYA-24151.8032000032860.0431812429623001.206.450.604.359.302.702.14
1980Columbus ClippersILAAANYA-24322.131240008038.030119316292021.217.110.713.796.872.611.81
1981Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN3425154.30272001125058.2613328932331211.599.361.384.915.065.061.03
1982Toledo Mud HensILAAAMIN-2612104.64282841000176.21961059119691259031.509.980.973.526.375.351.81
1982Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN3426019.53610025011.114121201151002.2111.120.008.743.979.530.45
1983Syracuse ChiefsILAAATOR-271053.214610041452287.0693331733732031.177.140.723.417.553.412.21
1983Toronto Blue JaysALMLBTOR3627006.7540001405.18443050001.5013.505.060.008.446.750.00
1984Columbus ClippersILAAANYA-28863.17413002538988.0814231831622011.278.280.823.176.344.302.00
1985Columbus ClippersILAAANYA-29732.373340025291068.1612318721591001.208.030.922.777.773.032.81
1985New York YankeesALMLBNYA3929005.40700027010.012662341001.5010.801.802.703.605.401.33
1986Syracuse ChiefsILAAATOR-30553.80326001426468.26430291128424001.348.391.443.675.503.931.50
1987Rochester Red WingsILAAABAL-31223.8214300311237.2391616214223001.419.320.483.355.263.821.57
1978A+,A-Total--NYA----352.6215113140172.0593421130562021.247.380.123.757.004.251.87
1979AA,AAATotal--NYA----644.6236000360872.06842377415811011.518.500.885.127.255.251.41
1980AAA,AATotal--NYA----471.9344400400898.0732921745915021.206.700.644.138.362.662.02
1981MLBTotal--MIN----154.30272002511058.2613328932331211.599.361.384.915.065.061.03
1982AAATotal--MIN----12104.64282841000176.21961059119691259031.509.980.973.526.375.351.81
1982MLBTotal--MIN----019.53610052011.114121201151002.2111.120.008.743.979.530.45
1983AAATotal--TOR----1053.214610045412287.0693331733732031.177.140.723.417.553.412.21
1983MLBTotal--TOR----006.7540004105.18443050001.5013.505.060.008.446.75
1984AAATotal--NYA----863.17413003825988.0814231831622011.278.280.823.176.344.302.00
1985AAATotal--NYA----732.373340029251068.1612318721591001.208.030.922.777.773.032.81
1985MLBTotal--NYA----005.40700072010.012662341001.5010.801.802.703.605.401.33
1986AAATotal--TOR----553.80326002614468.26430291128424001.348.391.443.675.503.931.50
1987AAATotal--BAL----223.8214300113237.2391616214223001.419.320.483.355.263.821.57
Tot:MLB (4 yrs)MLB165.27443004116085.19555501446473211.6510.021.484.854.965.801.02
Tot:AL (4 yrs)AL165.27443004116085.19555501446473211.6510.021.484.854.965.801.02
Tot:Minors (9 yrs)Minors57473.46289607222910864768.171035429569312588390121.338.320.813.656.894.151.88
Tot:AAA (8 yrs)AAA47333.65214494116510849582.155927123658223426260101.348.640.903.456.584.191.91
Tot:AA (2 yrs)AA793.006000060014114.0924938105910611001.327.260.794.668.373.871.80
Tot:A+ (1 yrs)A+232.251083120152.0412213120342011.177.100.173.465.883.811.70
Tot:A- (1 yrs)A-123.60530020020.018128010220011.408.100.004.509.905.402.20

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1978Fort Lauderdale YankeesFSLA+21P10--31222171500.8821.50.000.007.0100.010
1978Oneonta YankeesNYPLA-21P5--24218600.7501.20.000.007.1100.012
1979Columbus ClippersILAAA22P8--020022001.0000.30.000.005.8100.011
1979West Haven YankeesEastAA22P28--4711121100.9170.40.000.0020.1100.03
1980Columbus ClippersILAAA23P12--1912111000.9090.80.000.008.6100.08
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1978Oneonta YankeesNYPLA-NYA2151191-5Art Mazmanian--Lost in Finals
1978Fort Lauderdale YankeesFSLA+NYA2174682-10Doug Holmquist--dnq
1979West Haven YankeesEastAANYA2283561-28Stump Merrill--dnq
1979Columbus ClippersILAAANYA2285541-8Johnny Lipon--League Champions
1980Nashville SoundsSouAANYA2397461-32Stump Merrill--Lost in Semi-Finals
1980Columbus ClippersILAAANYA2383571-12Joe Altobelli--League Champions
1981Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN2441680-27Billy Gardner, Johnny Goryldnq
1982Toledo Mud HensILAAAMIN2560807-28Cal Ermer--dnq
1982Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN25601027-6Billy Gardnerdnq
1983Syracuse ChiefsILAAATOR2661787-46Jim Beauchamp--dnq
1983Toronto Blue JaysALMLBTOR2689734-4Bobby Coxdnq
1984Columbus ClippersILAAANYA2782571-41Stump Merrill--Lost in Semi-Finals
1985Columbus ClippersILAAANYA2875643-33Stump Merrill, Doug Holmquist--Lost in Finals
1985New York YankeesALMLBNYA2897642-7Billy Martin, Yogi Berra60,000dnq
1986Syracuse ChiefsILAAATOR2972675-32Doug Ault--dnq
1987Rochester Red WingsILAAABAL3074653-14John Hart--Lost in Semi-Finals
16 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1988South BendMidwAMinorCHAPitching Coach5981.421525.0dnq
1989SarasotaFSLA+MinorCHAPitching Coach7957.58110.0Lost in 1st Round
1990SarasotaFSLA+MinorCHAPitching Coach6375.457322.0dnq
1991SarasotaFSLA+MinorCHAPitching Coach7556.57326.5Lost in 1st Round
1992BirminghamSouAAMinorCHAPitching Coach6874.479421.5dnq
1993Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAMinor League Pitching Coordinator9468.58010.0Lost ALCS (Blue Jays)
1994Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAMinor League Pitching Coordinator6746.59310.0dnq
1995Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach6876.472332.0dnq
1995NashvilleAmerAAAMinorCHAPitching Coach6876.472620.0dnq
1996NashvilleAmerAAAMinorCHAPitching Coach7767.53547.0dnq
1997Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAMinor League Pitching Coordinator8081.49726.0dnq
1998Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAMinor League Pitching Coordinator8082.49429.0dnq
1999Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAMinor League Pitching Coordinator7586.466221.5dnq
2000Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAMinor League Pitching Coordinator9567.58610.0Lost in 1st Round (Mariners)
2001Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAMinor League Pitching Coordinator8379.51238.0dnq
2002Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAMinor League Pitching Coordinator8181.500213.5dnq
2002Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach8181.500213.5dnq
2003Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach8676.53124.0dnq
2004Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach8379.51229.0dnq
2005Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach9963.61110.0Won World Series (Astros)
2006Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach9072.55636.0dnq
2007Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach7290.444424.0dnq
2008Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach8974.54610.0Lost in 1st Round (Rays)
2009Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach7983.48837.5dnq
2010Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach8874.54326.0dnq
2011Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach7983.488316.0dnq
2011Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAManager7983.488316.0dnq
2012Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach8577.52523.0dnq
2013Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach6399.389530.0dnq
2014Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach7389.451417.0dnq
2015Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach7686.469419.0dnq
2016Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach7884.481416.5dnq
2017Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach6795.414435.0dnq
2018Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach62100.383429.0dnq
2019Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach7289.447328.5dnq
2020Chicago White SoxALMLBMLBCHAPitching Coach3525.58331.0Lost in Wild Card Series (Athletics)
36 record(s)

Transactions

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Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1985-12-05Signed to Minor League contractOakland AthleticsNoHist
1985-11-12Released by YankeesNoHist
1984-03-13Traded from Toronto Blue Jays to New York Yankees for Derwin McNealyNew York YankeesNoHist
1982-12-10Traded from Minnesota Twins to Toronto Blue Jays for Dave BakerToronto Blue JaysNoHist
1980-12-08Selected from New York Yankees by Minnesota Twins in MLB Rule 5 DraftMinnesota TwinsNoHist
1978-06-06Signed out of draft (New York Tech)New York YankeesNoHist
6 record(s)

Salaries and Contracts

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Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1985New York Yankees2960,000--371,57160,000
1 season(s)$60,000Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
63
Walks
60
Hittable
62
SO/BB
66
vsPower
62
Hitting
0
Durability
60
Team
.524

[Career Highlights]

[1978]  Drafted by the New York Yankees in Round #17 (#442) out of New York Tech ... Played for Oneonta Yankees (A-) ... Played for Fort Lauderdale Yankees (A+)
[1979]  Played for West Haven Yankees (AA) ... Played for Columbus Clippers (AAA) ... Finished top 10 in East in Saves
[1980]  Played for Nashville Sounds (AA) ... Played for Columbus Clippers (AAA) ... Finished top 10 in Sou in Saves
[1981]  Played for Minnesota Twins (MLB)
[1982]  Played for Toledo Mud Hens (AAA) ... Played for Minnesota Twins (MLB) ... Led IL in Strikeouts ... Finished top 10 in IL in Wins, Losses, Games Started, Shutouts, Innings PItched, Hits Allowed, Runs Allowed, Earned Runs Allowed, Home Runs Allowed
[1983]  Played for Syracuse Chiefs (AAA) ... Played for Toronto Blue Jays (MLB) ... Led IL in Games Finished ... Finished top 10 in IL in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Wins, Games Pitched, Saves, Hits per 9 Innings, Walks per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[1984]  Played for Columbus Clippers (AAA) ... Finished top 10 in IL in Games Pitched, Saves
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