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
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Former Wave Makes Major League Debut
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
Chase d’Arnaud Leaves Diamond to Finish Degree
Former Waves infielder Chase d'Arnaud smiles while looking off into the distance. D'Arnaud returned to classes this fall to complete his Integrated Marketing Communications degree, following 12 seasons in professional baseball. Photos courtesy of Chase d'Arnaud With the No. 144 pick in the 2008 Major League Baseball draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Chase … [Read more...] about Chase d’Arnaud Leaves Diamond to Finish Degree