Cooper
Romich

Physical: 5-foot-11, 185 pounds; Athletic, sturdy build. 7.55 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 92 MPH via Trackman. Impressive blast and trackman metrics from top to bottom. Displays great barrel control in a powerful, arm heavy swing.

Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; utilizing a traditional primary position while staying low during receiving. Hands are firm while standing up during transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. 2.03-2.13 pop times. C - 77 MPH.  Recorded a good catcher velo and above average pop times.

Physical: Strong, well put together 5-foot-11, 185lb frame with even proportions. 7.63 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH - Taller, open stance with a traditional hand start at the shoulder. Utilized a leg hang while finding a wider attack position for launch through a connected, slightly uphill path into the hitting zone. Created good ground power in the swing, able to sequence properly into a stiff front side, and let the hands accelerate out towards the front of the plate for lift to the pull-side of the field. Commanded the middle/inner half of the plate for doubles power and a T92 mph bat-exit velocity at his peak (via Trackman). Posted sneaky bat to ball skills with a mature approach that carries over into game action. 

Defensively: The backstop operated with confidence, receiving softly from a left knee down stance with some pocket awareness. Pop times ranged from 2.06-2.17 while working through the front of the plate with a strong backside drive leg. Got over the front side on the throw from H ¾ slot, carrying the ball up to 76 mph to the target. Sold out for blocks using downward, shielding angles over the plate to deaden.

Physical: Strong, compact 5-foot-11, 185lb frame with even proportions. 7.70 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH - Upright, slightly open stance as the hands operated at the shoulder. Utilized a leg hang stride to initiate the bat head through a slightly uphill path into the hitting zone. Worked a connected swing from the ground up, properly sequencing en route to a 60% line drive rate (via Trackman) sprayed through the middle of the field. Notched a T92 mph bat-exit velocity at his peak, showcasing doubles power to the pull-side gap when getting extended (324 foot batted ball). Consistent middle of the order type bat with a chance to collect RBI. 

Defensively: The primary backstop featured a soft glove hand from a narrow, left knee down setup in the crouch. Pop times ranged from 1.99-2.07 with good rhythm on the catch/throw phase and quick, replaceable feet. Released from a shorter H ¾ slot, holding fluid actions out in front (T75 mph arm, accurate/carried).

Physical: Lean, athletic 5-foot-10, 170-pound frame with some strength in the actions. 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH. The righty started from an upright, narrow position with the hands at the shoulder; utilized a leg hang stride with some weight shift into a stiff front side at impact, created stretched while unleashing through a short, flat path into the hitting zone. Recorded a peak bat-exit velocity of 92 mph per Trackman Baseball / standout 80% line drive rate ranked first at the event. Obvious barrel awareness while getting his best swing off with consistency. Matched pitch plane well early in ball flight with quick hands at the dish making for a tough out overall (23 mph average). Interesting bat to follow in the ‘23 class also running his max batted ball distance up to around 300 feet. 

Defensively: The primary backstop featured solid receiving skills from a traditional setup; pop times ranged from 2.06-2.15 with short and quick in line footwork coupled with fast transfers to the throwing ear. Quick release from a short, high ¾ slot using the pitch to aid in the “in and out” nature of the catch / throw phase. Quality defender overall for his age and was up to a 75 mph arm strength from the crouch. 

Physical: 5-foot-10, 170 pounds; slender, athletic frame. 7.15 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Narrow, even stance with a flat bat; hands load back and up as lower half moves through a methodical even stride. Average effort with lower half with sweeping swing, around contact. Pull side approach; peak Trackman exit velocity of 93 MPH.
Defensively: Wide, upright position; clean footwork, strong & accurate throws to 2nd base, athletic when blocking pitches. Seamless transfer; short arm swing, standard 3/4 arm slot. 2.01-2.08 pop times. C - 75 MPH.

Rising Stars (February 25, 2018)

5-foot-7 145 pound C/OF who ran a 5.03 home-to-1B. Offensively- Slightly closed off with hands pre-loaded just off the back shoulder. Limited pre-pitch actions; short stride with balanced approach. Middle to right side approach; exit velocity was 71 MPH off the tee.