KS Player of the Week: Cooper Schwindt
May 17, 2022
It was one another strong week for individual performers in the state with a handful of players deserving. This week we go with 2022 1B Cooper Schwindt from Desoto HS. Last week the long and projectable left-handed hitter went 8-for-9 with seven RBI, two doubles, including a walk-off and a grand slam. Tough this is a weekly award, it is notable the the Cowley College commit is now hitting right near .500 on the spring.
PBR KS is looking for nomination every week for player of the week. Please send player name, grad year, position, and stat line to [email protected]. KS HS Player of the Week will be released every Tuesday after noon.
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Scouting Report
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 175-pound long and lean frame.
Hit: LHH. At the plate starts in a slightly open stance and crouched posture. Utilizes a short two tap stride. Hands set right at shoulder height. Inside out approach with a lot of low line drives to the opposite field. Shows some strength at contact and uses long levered swing to advantage. Balance is still developing.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF-73 mph. Over the top arm slot with long and stiff release.
Defense: In the infield shows sure-handed glove with developing glove action. Works well laterally. Likes to let the ball come to him.
Run: 4.58 runner from home to first.
Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch. Tall and fall type delivery with gaining a lot of momentum down the mound. Quick tempo and gets a lot of shoulder tilt. Developing feel for control over the body.
Arm Action: Straight over the top arm slot with short arm action on back end and long on release.
FB: 71-73 mph, straight action with high release point.
CB: 62-64 mph, 12/6 shape with developing spin.
CH: 63-64 mph, slight arm side fade with developing command.
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 165-pounds. Tall, slim frame.
Defense: Developing actions with some urgency and quickness off of the bag.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 65 mph. Long in the back coming through an over the top slot.
Hit: Left-handed. Slightly crouched stance with weight in the back leg with rhythm in his hands. Uses a short stride with some lift. Presses hands back before launching them on a short and efficient swing path to contact. .
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Shows some lift to the pull side, mostly barrels.
Run: 4.93 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch, tall/fall type delivery, quick high leg kick, works on line with target, short strider, finishes.
Arm Action: Right-handed. Short draw, compact arm circle, over-the-top slot.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Showed some arm-side run.
CB: 61-64 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 63-64 mph. Circle changeup, drops into the zone.