Billy Cook
26-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.224
HR
3
RBI
8
R
5
SB
1
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Cook doesn't boast much prospect pedigree and was buried among the multitude of elite hitting prospects in the Orioles' system. That changed when he was dealt to Pittsburgh at the trade deadline, and he made his brief big-league debut in September. The Pirates have yet to add a right fielder this offseason, leaving the position unresolved. Cook figures to fight for that job with Nick Yorke and Joshua Palacios barring an addition. His potential with playing time is intriguing, as he's repeatedly shown the ability to provide power and speed production as he climbed through the minors. His ability to make consistent contact will be key, as his strikeout rate has increased as he faces more advanced pitching. Overall, there are a lot of unknowns for Cook, but he is a decent speculative option in draft and hold formats and a player to keep in mind if he earns a job out of spring training. Read Past Outlooks
Additional path to playing time
Cook is in contention for playing time at first base with Spencer Horwitz (wrist) sidelined, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cook was expected to compete for a starting corner outfield spot, but Pittsburgh's addition of Tommy Pham likely ended that possibility. However, Cook will now compete with Jared Triolo, DJ Stewart and Darick Hall for playing time at first base. Cook reached the majors for the first time late in 2024 and showed some intriguing potential with three home runs across 49 plate appearances. However, he also struck out at a 38.8 percent clip, so he'll need to show the ability to make more consistent contact to earn steady playing time.
Cook was expected to compete for a starting corner outfield spot, but Pittsburgh's addition of Tommy Pham likely ended that possibility. However, Cook will now compete with Jared Triolo, DJ Stewart and Darick Hall for playing time at first base. Cook reached the majors for the first time late in 2024 and showed some intriguing potential with three home runs across 49 plate appearances. However, he also struck out at a 38.8 percent clip, so he'll need to show the ability to make more consistent contact to earn steady playing time.
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2024
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+123%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+123%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | 1.200 | 10 | 1 | 5 | .400 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .538 | 39 | 2 | 3 | .179 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | 1.200 | 10 | 1 | 5 | .400 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .538 | 39 | 2 | 3 | .179 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+179%
OPS on Road
2024
+179%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022Home | .333 | 21 | 0 | 2 | .143 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .929 | 28 | 3 | 6 | .286 | ||||
| 2024Home | .333 | 21 | 0 | 2 | .143 | ||||
| 2024Away | .929 | 28 | 3 | 6 | .286 | ||||
| 2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Billy Cook compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.00BB Rate
0.0%K Rate
38.8%BABIP
.296ISO
.224AVG
.224OBP
.224SLG
.449OPS
.673wOBA
.289Exit Velocity
92.6 mphHard Hit Rate
33.3%Barrels/PA
8.2%Expected BA
.228Expected SLG
.432Sprint Speed
24.5 ft/secGround Ball %
20.0%Line Drive %
20.0%Fly Ball %
60.0%Prospect Rankings History
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Chance to earn playing time
Cook will enter spring training with a chance to win the right field job for the Pirates, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
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Sitting after four straight starts
Cook is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
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Slugs first homer in loss
Cook went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in Wednesday's loss to the Cardinals.
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Successful big-league debut
Cook went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Sunday against the Nationals.
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Promoted, starting Sunday
The Pirates selected Cook's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis, and he'll start at first base and bat seventh Sunday against the Nationals, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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