Garrett Cooper
Garrett Cooper | |
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Boston Red Sox – No. 26 | |
First baseman / Right fielder | |
Born: Torrance, California, U.S. | December 25, 1990|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 14, 2017, for the New York Yankees | |
MLB statistics (through April 2, 2024) | |
Batting average | .270 |
Home runs | 57 |
Runs batted in | 225 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Garrett Nicholas Cooper (born December 25, 1990) is an American professional baseball first baseman and right fielder for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the New York Yankees, Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres, and Chicago Cubs. Cooper was an All-Star in 2022.
Early life and education
Garrett Nicholas Cooper was raised in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.[1] He attended Loyola High School in Los Angeles. As a senior, he hit .397 with four home runs and 25 RBIs.[2] After high school, he enrolled and played college baseball at El Camino College and Auburn University.[3] In 2013, his senior year at Auburn, he slashed .354/.481/.540 with seven home runs and 37 RBIs in 56 games.[4]
Career
Milwaukee Brewers
The
New York Yankees
On July 13, 2017, the Brewers traded Cooper to the New York Yankees in exchange for left handed pitcher Tyler Webb.[8] The Yankees promoted Cooper to the major leagues on July 14,[9] and he made his debut that day against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. On July 16, Cooper got his first MLB hit off David Price. In 13 games for the Yankees, he batted .326 with five doubles and six RBIs. He also spent time with the Trenton Thunder and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders while with the Yankees organization.[10]
Miami Marlins
On November 20, 2017, the Yankees traded Cooper and Caleb Smith to the Miami Marlins for pitcher Michael King and international bonus pool money.[11] On March 25, 2018, the Marlins announced the Cooper had made the Opening Day roster.[12] He was placed on the disabled list at the beginning of May, and was activated at the beginning of July.[13]
Cooper hit his first major league home run on May 22, 2019, off
On July 28, 2021, it was announced that Cooper had suffered a partial tear of the
On March 22, 2022, Cooper signed a $2.5 million contract with the Marlins, avoiding salary arbitration.
On January 13, 2023, Cooper agreed to a one-year, $4.2 million contract with the Marlins, avoiding salary arbitration.[20]
San Diego Padres
On August 1, 2023, the Marlins traded Cooper and
With the Padres he batted .239/.323/.402. He became a free agent on November 2, 2023.Chicago Cubs
On February 25, 2024, Cooper signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.[22] On March 28, Cooper had his contract selected after making Chicago's Opening Day roster.[23] Though he batted .270 in 12 games, the Cubs designated Cooper for assignment on April 23 after Patrick Wisdom returned to the active roster.[24]
Boston Red Sox
On April 27, 2024, Cooper was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations.[25]
Personal life
Cooper and his wife, Erica, had their first child in March 2022.[26]
References
- ^ Kraczkowski, Kevin (December 16, 2018). "Garrett Cooper Would Probably Take a Mulligan on 2018: Miami Marlins Review". FanSided. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- ^ "Garrett Cooper - Baseball".
- ^ "Late-bloomer Garrett Cooper cleaning up in middle of Sky Sox lineup | Colorado Springs Gazette, News". gazette.com. May 24, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- ^ "AUBURN UNIVERSITY BASEBALL: Milwaukee Brewers draft first baseman Garrett Cooper in 6th round". June 7, 2013.
- ^ "Corbin Burnes, Garrett Cooper excelling in minors for Brewers". jsonline.com. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- ^ "Sky Sox 1B Garrett Cooper makes All-Star team, but could Milwaukee call first? | Colorado Springs Gazette, News". gazette.com. June 28, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- ^ "Garrett Cooper Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Yanks trade Webb to Brewers for Garrett Cooper". MLB.com.
- ^ "New York Yankees call up former Auburn 1st baseman Garrett Cooper". July 14, 2017.
- ^ "Yankees trade Garrett Cooper and Caleb Smith to Marlins - River Avenue Blues". November 20, 2017.
- ^ "Derek Jeter's First Trade As Marlins CEO Is With Yankees". November 20, 2017.
- ^ "Marlins' Garrett Cooper: Makes Opening Day roster". CBS Sports. March 25, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Marlins' Garrett Cooper: Reinstated from disabled list". July 6, 2018.
- ^ a b "Marlins rally for 5th straight win, 6-3 over Tigers". ESPN. Associated Press. May 22, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- ^ "Cooper hits slam in 9th, Marlins top Tigers, 6th win in row". ESPN. Associated Press. May 23, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- ^ "Marlins' Garrett Cooper: Set for season-ending surgery". July 28, 2021.
- ^ "Arbitration Tracker For 2022". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- ^ "All-Stars Rodón, Martinez, Cooper in; Hader, Harper out". AP News. July 12, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ "Marlin's Garrett Cooper fractures pinkie on HBP in New York". Miami Herald. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
- ^ "2023 MLB Arbitration Tracker". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "Padres acquire Hill, Choi, Barlow, Cooper in busy Trade Deadline". MLB.com. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ "Cubs To Sign Garrett Cooper To Minors Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. February 25, 2024.
- ^ "Cubs' Garrett Cooper: Added to roster". cbssports.com. March 29, 2024.
- ^ https://www.marqueesportsnetwork.com/mlb-news-notes-why-cubs-opted-to-move-on-from-garrett-cooper-matt-mervis-patrick-wisdom/
- ^ "Garrett Cooper goes from Cubs to Red Sox in trade". ESPN.com. April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ https://twitter.com/coopaloop1/status/1505319213048737805?s=46&t=SGsHDIQ3w0-QN3vY2UTEqA.
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External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Garrett Cooper on Twitter
- Garrett Cooper on Instagram