Don Cooper

Former professional baseball pitcher; pitching coach

American New York, New York, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer professional baseball pitcher; pitching coach
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth15/01/1956
Age70 years (died on 23, Sep, 2026)
BirthplaceNew York, New York, USA
Date of Death23/09/2026

Latest News about Don Cooper

23/09/2026

Don Cooper died at age 70, with multiple outlets and the Chicago White Sox reporting his death on September 23, 2026. He was widely recognized as a longtime White Sox pitching coach and a key figure on the 2005 World Series championship staff.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameDonald James Cooper
NicknameCoop
Known ForMajor League Baseball pitcher and longtime Chicago White Sox pitching coach

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 1 in
Weight185 lb
BatsRight
ThrowsRight

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolMonsignor McClancy Memorial High School
CollegeNew York Institute of Technology

Career

Playing CareerPlayed in Major League Baseball in parts of four seasons with the Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Yankees.
Coaching CareerServed as pitching coach for the Chicago White Sox from 22/07/2002 through the end of the 2020 season.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Was drafted by the New York Yankees in 1978.
2. Made his MLB debut on 09/04/1981.
3. His playing career included 85.1 innings pitched and 47 strikeouts.
4. Also had a no-hitter for the Fort Lauderdale Yankees in the minors.
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