08/11/2019 - Interactive Video Program - Kannapolis (Charlotte), NC Cooper is a solid, 2-way player who catches and plays 2nd base. Behind the plate, Cooper has active feet, soft hands, and he sits in quietly. He is quick to block, he recovers well, and has a short/accurate arm to 2nd base. Pop times were as low as 3.0 seconds. At 2nd base, Cooper has active feet, soft hands, and he makes plays on balls hit his way. He has a sure backhand, a clean exchange, and he throws with consistency to 1st base. At the plate, Cooper has a square set-up, good balance, and quick hands. He has fast bat speed and makes hard/consistent contact. Abilities can improve with work on the following.
Catching 1. Set-up 2. Exchange Infield 1. Footwork 2. Play lower Offense 1. Lower body 2. Rhythm 3. Swing path