Cougar Cooke brings speed, pop, and a gritty baseball resume to Arkansas State
In the 2026 season, Cougar Cooke has been a useful multi-tool infielder for Arkansas State, with a .214 average, 5 doubles, 1 home run, 12 RBI, and 5 stolen bases across 26 games; he also flashed a bigger impact in stretches, including a 3-for-4, 1-RBI game with a steal against ULM. What separates him is the blend: legit in-game speed, extra-base ability, and a track record of winning production, plus he arrived from Utah Valley after hitting .238/.400/.429 there. He looks like a fit for a team wanting athletic, energetic, run-creating depth with some sneaky upside.
