Adam Akin
Director of Scouting

Name: Cooper Reynolds
Height: 6-1
Weight: 170
High School: Christ Presbyterian Academy
Position: RHP/SS
Class: 2017
State Rank: 92
Position Rank: 36



7/27/16 - Home-1st: 4.49, Position Velocity:  74, Exit Velocity: 74
6-foot-1, 170-pound, RHH hits from a taller, athletic and slightly open stance, uses a smooth and fairly long stride that covers quite a bit of ground, adds in a push back of the hands and a slight barrel tilt to get loaded, lower half fires through the zone and allows him a good bit of separation to unload, bat path is a little steep on lower pitches but can create some lift on balls up in the zone, hit balls much harder than his 74 mph exit velo would suggest. Defensively, showed good footwork and sure hands as he played with a lot of confidence in the infield, playing through the ball smoothly and used a slower transfer and loose arm through a high ¾ release point, seemed to be taking it easy on his arm, as he was 85 as a pitcher.

7/27/16 - Max FB: 85, FB: 82-84, CH: 70-71, 67-68 SL
6-foot-1, 170-pound, RHP uses a slower and more deliberate motion with a pretty low effort delivery, stays tall throughout as he comes to a near pause at the top of his leg lift, certainly seems to have more in the tank, stays in line and finishes consistently balanced, shorter and quick arm action comes through a high ¾ release point.  Fastball seemed heavy and had some hard run through the strike zone that made it hard for hitters to create solid contact, Slider showed 10/4 shape and changeup was simply a change of pace for him to use.  Reynolds is athletic enough that he should continue to show gains between now and the time he steps on a college campus.