David Cook Named Topps Southern League Player of the Month
Published on July 9, 2009 under Southern League (SL1)
Birmingham Barons News Release
HOOVER, AL - The Southern League announced on Thursday that former Barons outfielder David Cook has been named the Topps Southern League Player of the Month for June.
Cook, who was promoted to Triple A Charlotte on Tuesday, finished the month with a .303 average, 8 home runs and 29 RBI, leading the league in both home runs and RBI during the month.
The Columbus, OH native started June in grand fashion, hitting a grand slam on June 1 during a 4-for-5, five-RBI game in Huntsville. He added to those totals with a three-RBI performance the following night. Cook finished June just as hot, hitting two home runs and driving in seven runs in his last five games of the month. In all, he recorded eight multi-hit games and drove in three or more runs on five occasions.
Cook was selected to play in the 2009 Southern League All-Star Game, held at Regions Park on July 13, as well as the 2009 Southern League Home Run Derby, held at Rickwood Field on July 12, but he will be unable to participate in either due to his promotion. On Wednesday, it was announced that Barons outfielder Jordan Danks will replace Cook on the South Division roster. His replacement in the Home Run Derby has not yet been determined.
Tickets to the 2009 Southern League All-Star Game as well as to the 2009 Southern League Home Run Derby and Celebrity Softball Game are available online at barons.com or by calling the Regions Park Box Office. Tickets for both events can also be purchased by visiting the Regions Park Box Office.
The 2009 Southern League All-Star Game will be played on Monday, July 13 at Regions Park in Birmingham, AL.
The Barons won the South Division First-Half Title and will open the playoffs on Thursday, September 10 at Regions Park. Game two will be played Friday, September 11 at Regions Park. Tickets to both games are available online, in-person at the Regions Park Box Office or by calling the Barons at (205) 988-3200.
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