Garrett Nicholas Cooper was born on December 25, 1990, and is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB).
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He previously played for the New York Yankees.
Garrett Nicholas Cooper was raised in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. He attended Loyola High School in Los Angeles.
As a senior, he hit .397 with four home runs and 25 RBIs. After high school, he enrolled and played college baseball at El Camino College and Auburn University.
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In 2013, his senior year at Auburn, he slashed .354/.481/.540 with seven home runs and 37 RBIs in 56 games.
On March 22, 2022, Cooper signed a $2.5 million contract with the Marlins, avoiding salary arbitration. On July 12, 2022, Cooper was named as the MLB All-Star Game N.L. roster replacement for Bryce Harper due to injury.
On September 27, 2022, Cooper suffered a fractured finger after getting hit by a pitch in the 6-3 win over the New York Mets
On January 13, 2023, Cooper agreed to a one-year, $4.2 million contract with the Marlins, avoiding salary arbitration.
Garrett Cooper Parents: Meet Robert Cooper and Gail Cooper
Garret Cooper was born to Robert Cooper and Gail Cooper. There is no information available on who they are yet.
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