Dennis Cook is the new pitching coach for the Chatham Anglers. Cook has experience playing and coaching at the highest levels of collegiate, professional and international baseball. He spent two seasons at Angelina College before transferring the University of Texas. As a Longhorn, Cook pitched and played right field. At the plate, Cook had 149 hits and 103 walks over his two seasons of play. He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in 1985 in the 18th round and made the big show three years later in 1988. Over a 15-year, 665-game career with nine different teams, Cook finished with a career ERA of 3.91, FIP of 4.41, WHIP of 1.325, 739 strikeouts and 64 wins. He began his career as a starter and made 64 starts over his first five seasons. But after the 1992 season, he made only seven starts and spent the rest of his career in the bullpen. He won two World Series during his career: the 1997 title with the Marlins and the 2002 title with the Angels. In the 1997 Series, he pitched in three games and picked up the victory in game three of the series. In addition to being solid on the mound, Cook was impressive at the plate. He hit .264 and was even called upon occasionally to pinch hit. After his playing career concluded, he coached one seasons at his Alma mater. Coaching with Holliday, Cook helped the Longhorns to a runners-up spot in the 2004 College World Series. After that, he coached the Swedish National Baseball Team. Cook now works with the Italian National Team and was in the dugout with the team during the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Cook is excited to help the pitchers get prepared for pitching at a higher level.“I think I'd be able to help them as far as  [00:01:00] what to expect the next year when they're drafted or in pro ball. Basically just prepare them for the next level of pro ball, help them understand how to use their stuff a little bit better, help them with their routine.