2026 Louisiana Future Games MVP: Cooper Templet

Cooper Templet OF / SS / St. Amant, LA / 2028

A varsity starter since his freshman season at St. Amant, Templet showed exactly why he's regarded as one of the premier hitters in Louisiana by thriving on one of the biggest stages of the summer. With nearly 500 college coaches in attendance, the 5-foot-8, 185-pound left-handed hitter stole the spotlight during Wednesday's workout, consistently finding the barrel with a remarkable 100% sweet spot rate while posting a Louisiana-best 103.8 mph max exit velocity. He also turned in the top 60-yard dash among the Louisiana contingent, blazing a laser-timed 6.59.

As impressive as the workout was, Templet was even better once the games began. Across three contests, he went 5-for-8 (.625) with a home run, two RBI, and three stolen bases, consistently producing quality at-bats against some of the top pitching in the country. His advanced bat-to-ball skills, disciplined strike-zone awareness, and ability to impact the baseball were on full display throughout the week. After one of the most complete offensive performances at the Future Games, Templet undoubtedly elevated his recruiting stock and figures to be one of the most heavily pursued Louisiana high school hitters when the contact period opens on August 1.

2028 Cooper Templet (St. Amant HS) was on time and on the barrel with nearly every swing tonight.

Simple, repeats, and impacts from gap-to-gap. Consistently 95+ mph with a max EV of 103 mph.

Posted a 6.59 in the 60 too.

Good follow for the next few days 👍 #BeSeen #PBFG26… pic.twitter.com/k5pIgrB7Uq

— Prep Baseball Louisiana (@PrepBaseballLA) July 23, 2026