Dillon
Cooperrider

3.21.16:  On the mound, Cooperrider throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with a smooth drop and drive delivery. He has a short, loose arm stroke, generating velocity with some effort. His shoulders are closed and downhill as he strides out to a square landing before falling off and recoiling a bit as he finishes. Cooperrider’s fastball sat 75-77, touching 78, with hard run. He threw a late, sharp 12/6 curveball that ran 69-70. At the plate, he hits from the right side with a smooth load back and slight leg kick stride. He has a good lower half with good balance throughout his swing. He is short to the ball and has a quick bat, using the whole field with a line drive approach and gap power.

7.22.15 Hits from a balanced/athletic stance that was slightly open. Had a smooth load back. Took a short stride to the ball that stayed online. Maintained good balance for the swing with a good lower half. Took an advanced approach during the round with a fluid rhythm. Has a short/level swing that was uphill on occasion. Had a line drive stroke with average bat speed. Had an exit velocity of 78 mph. In the field, threw between a high three-quarter and three-quarter arm slot with a short arm action. Throws were accurate and had average carry. Had soft hands with very quick and fluid feet. Exchanges were quick and clean and showed plus actions. Played through the ball and was athletic for the position. Is a natural second baseman.  A true gamer that has high energy.  A catalyst.  Had a positional velocity of 75 mph.