Splits are prorated to 162 games when based on full-game data and 650 PAs when not.
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Platoon Splits
Home or Away
First or Second Half
- Determined by All-Star Break
Position: Catcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-3, 210lb (190cm, 95kg)
Born: January 8, 1915 in Atherton, MO us
Died: April 11, 1991 in Scottsdale, AZ
Buried: Paradise Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale, AZ
High School: William Chrisman HS (Independence, MO)
Debut:
September 25, 1940
(Age 25-261d,
8,954th in major league history)
vs. CIN 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 20, 1957
(Age 42-255d)
vs. CIN 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1941 season
Full Name: William Walker Cooper
Nicknames: Walk
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Relatives: Brother of Mort Cooper; Father-In-Law of Don Blasingame
Career
27.2
4702
1341
173
.285
573
812
18
.332
.464
.796
116
Splits are prorated to 162 games when based on full-game data and 650 PAs when not.
View unadjusted splits
Season Totals