01/08/2017 - College PREP - Jacksonville, FL Cooper is a solid catcher who will graduate in 2019 with a strong lower half. Behind the plate, feet are active as he works in line to his target, through a clean transfer / exchange. Pop times show in the 2.5 range with accuracy on his throws. Times will continue to drop as he builds more arm strength and works to get rid of the baseball quicker. He displays a solid setup and tracks the ball well through the receiving process. Receiving grade will improve as he lets the ball travel and softens glove action. He utilizes his body well through the blocking process but needs to work on creating better angles and work to get down quicker. At the plate he shows a squared setup. Hands are loose and work through a level swing path. He works to stay inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a level swing path. Power will continue to improve as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently through the swing. With 2 years to further develop, Cooper has abilities with time and room to progress his game.