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Where Are They Now?: Billy Cook Sizzles at the Major Leagues

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It's July 12, day two of the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft. Anticipation fills the air as Bily Cook, former Pepperdine Baseball infielder ('18-'21) and current Pittsburgh Pirates IF/outfielder, eagerly awaits for his name to be called. "This was the first year that they had a 20-round draft. The year before, it was five because of COVID-19, and then before that, it was 40 … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Billy Cook Sizzles at the Major Leagues

Former Wave Makes Major League Debut

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Billy Cook, alumnus ('21) and former Pepperdine Baseball infielder ('18-'21), was called up to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 8. Cook, a Utah native, arrived at Pepperdine in 2018 and had a productive rookie season. In his freshman season, he posted a .248 clip in 44 games with 29 hits and 13 RBI while slugging .325 in 117 at-bats, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Each year … [Read more...] about Former Wave Makes Major League Debut

Karros Deals, UCLA Overpowers Pepperdine

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Senior first baseman Justin Lutes steps outside the batters box before facing UCLA's Jared Karros. Photos by Austin Hall After a scorching 7-0 start, Pepperdine Waves Baseball looks to regroup after losing to UCLA for the fifth consecutive time. After a rocky first inning, Pepperdine kept things competitive for over half the game. Ultimately, the Bruins' supreme bats and … [Read more...] about Karros Deals, UCLA Overpowers Pepperdine

Cook’s Bat Blasts Waves Past Akron for First Sweep

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Junior utility Billy Cook winds up for his home run bomb versus Akron on Sunday. Photos by Austin HallUnbeaten Waves Baseball improved their season record to 7–0 after a commanding sweep of the Akron Zips. After showing out in the Angels College Classic in Phoenix, the last undefeated team in the West Coast Conference had a one-game-stop at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before … [Read more...] about Cook’s Bat Blasts Waves Past Akron for First Sweep

Baseball Edges Minnesota in Thriller, Defeats CSUN

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Photos by Karl WinterIt certainly wasn't pretty, but Pepperdine baseball won their third and fourth consecutive games Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20 behind strong hitting displays. The Waves then took two of three games from Gonzaga in a crucial weekend series.Despite blowing a seven-run, eighth-inning lead, the Waves defeated Minnesota 13-12 on March 19, as first … [Read more...] about Baseball Edges Minnesota in Thriller, Defeats CSUN