Connor Cooke

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The Toronto Blue Jays pick Connor Cooke

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Koki Riley

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For the first time since 2018, Louisiana had multiple pitchers drafted after Spencer Arrighetti and Connor Cooke were selected in the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft.

In three years with the Vermilion and White, Cooke threw 125 innings, compiling a 10-4 record with a 3.82 ERA.

The Sulphur, Louisiana, native was nothing short of dominant during the 2021 campaign, posting a 2.04 ERA in 67.1 innings pitched with 90 punch outs. In conference play, Cooke mystified Sun Belt hitters and boasted a 1.64 ERA, while ranking first in opposing batting average (.146) and second in strikeouts (60).

His top performance of the season came on April 10 against Arkansas State, when he twirled a two-hit, complete-game shutout with 12 strikeouts and zero walks, earning himself Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week recognition.

Cooke went on to grab First Team All-Sun Belt Conference and First Team All-Louisiana honors following his big year.

"Cookie reminds me of a young David Cone," Deggs said about Cooke. "He has multiple ways to attack hitters with plus stuff, great make up and off the charts athleticism. This is the culmination of a burning desire and work ethic. Connor Cooke deserves everything that comes his way."

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[Turbine]

Thanks BJ Ryan

[RAGINCAJUN11]

Conner Cooke got his showing in spring training vs the Yankess.

Cooke
1.0 IP
1 H
1 R
1 ER
2 BB
2 SO
9.00 ERA

Striking out Torres and Stanton with the Yankees.

Touched 97MPH

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Best of luck to Connor and his professional baseball pursuits.