Raymond Clifford Cook (born August 20, 1936) is an American former professional baseballplayer who appeared in 163 games played over parts of five Major League Baseball seasons. Primarily a third baseman, though he played some games as an outfielder during his career,[1] Cook stood 6 feet (1.8 m) tall, weighed 185 pounds (84 kg), and threw and batted right-handed.
But for the rest of his MLB career, Cook would have trouble making consistent contact. He hit .208 in 149 at bats in 1960, then spent almost all of 1961 in Triple-A, going hitless in five at bats with the Reds. Early in the 1962 season, on May 7, he was traded to the New York Mets with left-handedpitcherBob Miller for veteran infielderDon Zimmer.
Cook played in 90 games for the Mets over portions of 1962 and 1963, batting a composite .188 in 218 at bats. Overall, his big-league statistics were 163 games played, 398 at bats, 33 hits, 17 doubles, three triples, seven home runs, 35 RBI and a .201 batting average. He hit 195 home runs in the minor leagues, and retired from pro ball after the 1964 season.[1]
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