06/10/2024 - National Showcase - Kannapolis (Charlotte), NC Cooper is solid, strong 1B who will graduate in 2028. At the plate is where he shows best, displaying solid hitting / power potential through a squared setup. Hands are quick (80 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields and has strength in his swing with gap-to-gap pop. Lower half works well through the swing through an aggressive hip turn. At 1B, he displays clean / smooth actions. Feet are active as he displays proper footwork as he works to square ground balls and plays through with his body. He displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Glove action is clean and presents out front. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. Throws are accurate but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program. With 3 years to further develop, Cooper has potential with time and room to progress his game.