Russell
Cook

1/18/16 - Cook is a 5-foot-7 150-pound right-handed hitting second baseman in Missouri’s 2018 class.  Cook runs a 4.51 home-to-first and has an exit velo of 76 mph.  At the plate, athletic stance, reverse toe tap, fluid rhythm, gap-to-gap approach, level bat path.  On the infield, 72 mph positional velo, high three quarters release, made all plays cleanly, fluid foowork and clean transfer. On the mound, 71-73 mph fastball, 11-to-5 shape on breaking ball at 58-61 mph, controllable change-up at 67-68 mph, slight arm side release. From wind-up starts with foot on rubber like he is in wind-up, side step to leg lift, tuck at balance point, three quarters release.