LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 National Underclass West Showcase
Cooper Kunz is a 2018 C/RHP with a 5-9 165 lb. frame from Smithfield, UT who attends Sky View HS. Medium, athletic frame with square shoulders and present strength proportioned throughout frame. Ran a 7.54 60-yard dash. Primary catcher, low set behind the plate, receives the ball out front, compact arm action with a tight release, shows nice carry and strength down to second base, gets on top of throws, projects with additional lower half, upright at release. Also pitched and impressed on the mound, clean delivery with a full and loose arm stroke through the back, works to a three-quarters arm slot with nice arm speed while creating separation between upper and lower halves. On line finish and shows balance to delivery, ball comes out clean and topped out at 83 mph, filled up zone with extension out front. Mixed secondaries, 11-5 shape to curveball with tight rotation, comfort in changeup with fading life down in zone while locating arsenal down. Righthanded hitter, begins with a slightly open stance and a high back elbow in the box. High leg lift trigger at start of swing for timing, stays short and simple with swing path to the ball. Stays inside with hands and looks to create lift out front at point of contact, moving parts to swing, nice carry off the barrel when squared, can work the ball to all fields. Named to Underclass West Top Prospect List. Excellent student.