Future Games Spotlight: Cooper Smith
August 27, 2024
EMERSON, GEORGIA - From Wednesday, July 24 through Sunday, July 28 Prep Baseball hosted its prestigious Future Games and Junior Future Games at LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson, Georgia. This year's event week also included a 17U division of uncommitted Class of 2025 players who participanted in the inaugural Senior Future Games.
On the first day of the 2024 Future Games, all players representing grad classes 2025, 2026, and 2028 will be participating in a pro-style workout in front of a fleet of Division I coaches alongside fellow prospects representing nearly every state in the nation.
Today, we take a look 2026, C, Cooper Smith from Ankeny Centennial.
Cooper Smith
Class of 2026 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 20 / POS: 4
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Omaha SkuttState: IA
- Summer Team: NE Prospects
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Height: 6-0Weight: 178.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
84
Max FB
(04/28/24)
81 - 84
FB
(04/28/24)
65 - 68
CB
(06/01/24)
77 - 81
CH
(06/01/24)
72 - 74
SL
(04/28/24)
Position
6.97
60-yard
(06/01/24)
1.96 - 2.08
Pop Time
(07/24/24)
80
INF Velo
(08/30/23)
79
C Velo
(04/28/24)
Power Speed Score
(06/01/24)
![Trackman](/images/stat_logos/trackman.png)
Trackman - Fastball
82.5
Velocity (max)
(08/03/24)
79.8 - 82.2
Velo Range
(08/03/24)
79.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/03/24)
2361
Spin Rate (max)
(08/03/24)
2254
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/03/24)
IVB (max)
(08/03/24)
IVB (avg)
(08/03/24)
HM (max)
(08/03/24)
HM (avg)
(08/03/24)
Extension (avg)
(08/03/24)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/03/24)
Spin Score (max)
(08/03/24)
Zone %
(08/03/24)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(08/03/24)
Prep Baseball Iowa State Games
Aug 3, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
82.5
Velo Range
79.8 - 82.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.5
Spin Rate (max)
2361
Spin Rate (avg)
2254
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.9
Velocity (max)
(08/03/24)
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/03/24)
2132
Spin Rate (max)
(08/03/24)
2132
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/03/24)
Extension (avg)
(08/03/24)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/03/24)
Spin Score (max)
(08/03/24)
Zone %
(08/03/24)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(08/03/24)
Prep Baseball Iowa State Games
Aug 3, 2024
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.6
Spin Rate (max)
2132
Spin Rate (avg)
2132
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.5
Velocity (max)
(08/03/24)
74.1 - 75.5
Velo Range
(08/03/24)
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/03/24)
2272
Spin Rate (max)
(08/03/24)
2268
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/03/24)
IVB (max)
(08/03/24)
IVB (avg)
(08/03/24)
HM (max)
(08/03/24)
HM (avg)
(08/03/24)
Extension (avg)
(08/03/24)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/03/24)
Spin Score (max)
(08/03/24)
Zone %
(08/03/24)
Prep Baseball Iowa State Games
Aug 3, 2024
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
75.5
Velo Range
74.1 - 75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.5
Spin Rate (max)
2272
Spin Rate (avg)
2268
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
96.0
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/01/24)
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
(07/24/24)
303
Distance (avg)
(06/01/24)
365
Distance (max)
(07/24/24)
Hard Hit %
(07/24/24)
Sweet Spot %
(06/01/24)
Line Drive %
(02/26/23)
Fly Ball %
(06/01/24)
Ground Ball %
(07/24/24)
Prep Baseball Iowa State Games
Aug 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
92.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
85.5
Distance (avg)
266
Distance (max)
345
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
94.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
89.3
Distance (avg)
161
Distance (max)
365
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Prep Baseball NE Scout Day- Nebraska Prospects
Jun 1, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96
Exit Velocity (avg)
85.6
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
360
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
IA Preseason ID- Eastern Iowa
Apr 28, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.1
Distance (avg)
234
Distance (max)
304
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Scout Day- Nebraska Prospects
Aug 30, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
73.7
Distance (avg)
208
Distance (max)
262
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR Iowa State Games
Aug 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.6
Distance (avg)
144
Distance (max)
279
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
75.4
Distance (avg)
187
Distance (max)
284
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Freshman Free Showcase
Aug 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
82.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
68.4
Distance (avg)
156
Distance (max)
238
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
![Blast](/images/stat_logos/blast.png)
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
(07/24/24)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/26/23)
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
(08/03/24)
70.5
Bat Speed (avg)
(08/03/24)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/26/23)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/26/23)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(08/05/23)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(08/05/23)
Prep Baseball Iowa State Games
Aug 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
18.3
Bat Speed (max)
74.6
Bat Speed (avg)
70.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
19.7
Bat Speed (max)
73.8
Bat Speed (avg)
70.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Iowa State Games
Aug 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
20
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
65.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
20.5
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
57.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Vizual_Edge
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(08/03/24)
Rise+
(08/03/24)
Sink+
(08/03/24)
Swift
Swift
1.73
10-yd
(07/24/24)
3.96
30-yd
(07/24/24)
7.13
60-yd
(07/24/24)
19.4
Run speed (max)
(07/24/24)
7.3
Run Speed (avg)
(08/13/22)
3.04
RSi (max)
(07/24/24)
1071
Jump Power (max)
(08/13/22)
30.0
Jump Height (max)
(07/24/24)
22.7
Jump Height (avg)
(08/13/22)
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
10-yd
1.73
30-yd
3.96
60-yd
7.13
Run speed (max)
19.4
RSi (max)
3.04
Jump Height (max)
30
PBR NE Freshman Free Showcase
Aug 13, 2022
Swift
10-yd
2.01
30-yd
4.53
60-yd
8.24
Run speed (max)
16.5
Run Speed (avg)
7.3
Jump Power (max)
1071
Jump Height (max)
23.5
Jump Height (avg)
22.7
Physical
Physical - Athlete
72.8
Ht
(07/23/24)
178.1
Wt
(08/03/24)
Body Fat %
(07/23/24)
SMM
(07/23/24)
Grip Strgth (RH)
(07/23/24)
Grip Strgth (LH)
(07/23/24)
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6_1, 185-pounds.
Defense: 2.06-2.08 pop times. C - 79 mph. Athletic actions behind the plate, quick feet with clean release, quality direction through plate, throws have carry and accuracy to bag.
Hit: RHH. open stance, loud contact, athletic in box, ability to drive balls to both sides of field.
Power: 93.70 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 3.92 runner in the 30.
Delivery: ¾ turn into high tuck and turn, pitches with rhythm and tempo, lands inline with aggressive finish to plate.
Arm Action: RH. Two piece clean arm action with flashes of arm speed out front.
FB: T84.00, 81-84 mph. Downhill with occasional running action.
SL: 72-74 mph. Inconsistent feel with varying shape and break.
CH: 73-77 mph. Avg. fade with occasional running action.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6_0, 160-pounds.
Defense: RH. C - 75 mph. 2.15-2.19 pop times. Light on his feet, some length to exchange, inline throws mostly short to bag.
Hit: RHH. Square stance with leg kick trigger, rotates barrel well through zone, some inconsistencies with base and balance, has solid present strength with flashes of ability to drive baseball.
Power: 89.70 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60.
Cooper Smith, Council Bluffs A.L., 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6_0, 155-pounds.
Defense: 2.15-2.22 pop times. C - Quick feet on throws to second base accuracy on throws should improve with time. SS- Feet and glove work. Deep glove position at times. Confidence on the move.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. INF - 75 mph.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup with relaxed bat and hands. Low leg lift load w/ limited lower half engagement. Sprayed the ball in bp with a mix of FG ,FB, LD inconsistent contact
Power: 83.6 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Hits: RHH.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 68.4 MPH. 238' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-68 mph.
Defense: 2.20-2.31 pop times. Quiet glove and body with balls in zone. Energy with good Presence
Run: 8.24 runner in the 60.