2024 / REDSHIRT SEASON
• Did not see action due to an elbow injury
• Received some reps on the mound in the fall of 2023 but will be strictly a position player in 2025
2023 / AS A JUNIOR
• Played in 26 games and made 14 starts, primarily at shortstop
• Made seven of his 14 starts in Big Ten play
• Started games at all four infield positions, accomplishing the feat in the span of just eight games from March 28 to April 9
• Around the horn defensively: March 28 at second base (first Purdue start overall), April 4 at first base, April 8 at third base, April 9 at shortstop
• Also made two starts at designated hitter
• Hit a walk-off home run in the 10th inning of the April 2 rubber game vs. Northwestern, just the second walk-off HR in the history of Alexander Field and first in extra innings
• In Purdue's next home game two days later vs. Evansville, connected for another long home run to left field -- a game-tying two-run blast -- as a near carbon copy of the walk-off blast
• Singled and scored in the series-clinching win at Minnesota
• Connected for an RBI double as the starting shortstop in the Butler win
BEFORE PURDUE
• Played for Dyersburg State College in Northwest Tennessee in 2022
• Spent his first collegiate season at Walters State in Northeast Tennessee
• His JUCO teams had a combined 103-20 record
• Helped Walters State win 61 games and qualify for the 2021 NJCAA World Series
• Enjoyed a 50-RBI season at Dyersburg State thanks to a .328/.412/.492 slash line and 18 XBH in 54 games
• Played in 60 games for Walters State, recording 15 XBH, 34 RBI and 30 walks
• Played for the State College Spikes of the MLB Draft League in the summers of 2021 and 2022
HIGH SCHOOL
• Played at Hardin Valley Academy in Knoxville
• Also played for the Canes National travel team and was part of a WWBA championship team
• Perfect Game Junior All-American as a two-way standout
• Helped Hardin Valley will a regional title in 2019
• Tennessee’s No. 2-ranked shortstop and No. 6 overall prospect in the class of 2020 by Perfect Game
PERSONAL
• Major: Sociology
• Full name is Lukas Dawson Cook
• Born in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Parents are Chris and Charley Cook
• Family also includes older brothers Anders Cook and David Travis
• Father played basketball at East Tennessee State
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Cubs
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Boston Red Sox
Favorite Athlete: Bryce Harper
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Chris Cook, Dad
Favorite Playoff Marquee Event: NCAA Tourney
Favorite Pro Stadium: Wrigley Field
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Truist Park
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Griffin Lohman
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Clayton Kershaw
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Evan Albrecht
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Hunter Roberts
In His Favorite Playlist: Zach Bryan
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Morgan Wallen
Favorite Multi-Media App: YouTube
Favorite Sci-Fi Series: Deadpool
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Yellowstone
Favorite Video Game: MLB The Show
Favorite Month: May
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Steak and asparagus
Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hunting
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Mollenkopf Athletic Center
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Sweden
Country He’d Like to Visit: Austria
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Mountains
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Surface
Furry Friend: Wrigley, Wheaten Terrier
• Did not see action due to an elbow injury
• Received some reps on the mound in the fall of 2023 but will be strictly a position player in 2025
2023 / AS A JUNIOR
• Played in 26 games and made 14 starts, primarily at shortstop
• Made seven of his 14 starts in Big Ten play
• Started games at all four infield positions, accomplishing the feat in the span of just eight games from March 28 to April 9
• Around the horn defensively: March 28 at second base (first Purdue start overall), April 4 at first base, April 8 at third base, April 9 at shortstop
• Also made two starts at designated hitter
• Hit a walk-off home run in the 10th inning of the April 2 rubber game vs. Northwestern, just the second walk-off HR in the history of Alexander Field and first in extra innings
• In Purdue's next home game two days later vs. Evansville, connected for another long home run to left field -- a game-tying two-run blast -- as a near carbon copy of the walk-off blast
• Singled and scored in the series-clinching win at Minnesota
• Connected for an RBI double as the starting shortstop in the Butler win
BEFORE PURDUE
• Played for Dyersburg State College in Northwest Tennessee in 2022
• Spent his first collegiate season at Walters State in Northeast Tennessee
• His JUCO teams had a combined 103-20 record
• Helped Walters State win 61 games and qualify for the 2021 NJCAA World Series
• Enjoyed a 50-RBI season at Dyersburg State thanks to a .328/.412/.492 slash line and 18 XBH in 54 games
• Played in 60 games for Walters State, recording 15 XBH, 34 RBI and 30 walks
• Played for the State College Spikes of the MLB Draft League in the summers of 2021 and 2022
HIGH SCHOOL
• Played at Hardin Valley Academy in Knoxville
• Also played for the Canes National travel team and was part of a WWBA championship team
• Perfect Game Junior All-American as a two-way standout
• Helped Hardin Valley will a regional title in 2019
• Tennessee’s No. 2-ranked shortstop and No. 6 overall prospect in the class of 2020 by Perfect Game
PERSONAL
• Major: Sociology
• Full name is Lukas Dawson Cook
• Born in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Parents are Chris and Charley Cook
• Family also includes older brothers Anders Cook and David Travis
• Father played basketball at East Tennessee State
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Cubs
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Boston Red Sox
Favorite Athlete: Bryce Harper
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Chris Cook, Dad
Favorite Playoff Marquee Event: NCAA Tourney
Favorite Pro Stadium: Wrigley Field
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Truist Park
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Griffin Lohman
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Clayton Kershaw
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Evan Albrecht
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Hunter Roberts
In His Favorite Playlist: Zach Bryan
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Morgan Wallen
Favorite Multi-Media App: YouTube
Favorite Sci-Fi Series: Deadpool
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Yellowstone
Favorite Video Game: MLB The Show
Favorite Month: May
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Steak and asparagus
Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hunting
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Mollenkopf Athletic Center
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Sweden
Country He’d Like to Visit: Austria
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Mountains
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Surface
Furry Friend: Wrigley, Wheaten Terrier