INF Benjamin Smet-Cooper (Westosha Central, 2028) continues to shine in front of our staff. The sophomore infielder has a serious knack for the barrel and showcased his natural hitability by hitting rockets throughout his round of batting practice. Smet-Cooper’s max exit velocity of 99.4 mph and average exit velocity were both far away the best of the day. His smooth and quick left-handed swing plays both in the showcase setting and in game. In the infield, the feet and hands worked in rhythm with fluidity through the ball showing quality actions that paired well with plenty of arm strength across in the infield (84 mph) to be able to stick at the hot corner. There is a reliability and confidence that comes with watching Smet-Cooper field a groundball in the infield. Overall, it was another impressive look at the 2028 grad who is poised for a big winter showcase season.

Benjamin Smet-Cooper, Westosha Central (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 200 pounds. Strong build, will continue to add. 
Hit: LHH. Open set up with balance, controlled move gather into back side, gets back to center on time and in strong hitting position. Explosive through the ball and through the hitting zone with a path that's in the zone for a long time, drives it to all fields. 72.2 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 93.4 mph. 337' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid working through the ball, clean feet and hands with good clock.
ATH: 7.90 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.32 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 60.54 Edge Score

Benjamin Smet-Cooper, Westosha Central (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 192-pounds. Durable frame with present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Open base, works back to even with a longer stride, hangs foot for timing. Easy strength and bat-speed, pull-side approach with some lift at times, showed ability to drive it the other way. 71.9 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 88.1 mph. 368' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Long arm action, multiple slots.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, steady hands, natural actions.
ATH: 7.94 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.33 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 56.41 Edge Score

+ Benjamin Smet-Cooper, INF (Westosha Central): An advanced hitter in the state's sophomore class with both bat-to-ball skills and feel to hit both velo and spin while driving the ball in the air. Standing at a strong 6-foot, 192-pounds with strength throughout the frame, Smet-Cooper showed feel to consistently find the barrel throughout BP reaching a peak exit velocity of 101.5 mph throughout his round with repeated elevated contact. The trend continued in gameplay finding the barrel for two long home runs over the course of the event. Defensively the infielder is a capable defender at third with clean feet and steady actions and enough arm strength to stick in at third at 81 mph. One of the top players in the state's sophomore class and is a name to know moving forward.

Uncommitted, one of the top freshman performers so far this spring, listed at 6-foot, 193 pounds with strength to the frame. At the plate, he delivered a clutch two-out single in the bottom of the fourth, driving in a pair of runs. He’s already homered in each of his first two varsity games this season. Natural power at the plate from the left-hander, showing increasing feel to lift the ball in the air.

+ INF/RHP Benjamin Smet-Cooper (Westosha Central, 2028) is a strong 6-foot, 193 pound two-way prospect in the state’s freshman class. Advanced skillset for the two-way player. At the plate, the left-handed hitter has natural feel for the barrel, consistently driving the ball in the air throughout his round, reaching peak exit velocities of 93.3 mph, 5th best among all 2028 grads this winter. Defensively Smet-Cooper showed steady and capable action in the infield, teasing his arm strength, up to 83 across the diamond. On the mound the right-hander ran his fastball up to 85.3 mph, sitting in the low-80s throughout showing feel to locate the pitch in the zone. The secondaries standout, two breaking balls, and a heavy fading changeup.

Benjamin Smet-Cooper, Westosha Central (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 193-pounds. Strong build, will add.
Delivery: Medium tuck with balance, lands in line, repeats, athletic move.
Arm Action: RH. Short stab, up on time, 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T85, 80-84 mph. Plays with finish through spots. T1867, 1718 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Can spin it, lands in zone and gets below. T1872, 1861 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Shorter and sharper breaker than the curveball with horizontal break, sweeper type breaker. T2007, 1902 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Weapon, late depth and fade at the plate. T1598, 1528 average rpm.
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.25 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.40 max vertical.

Benjamin Smet-Cooper, Westosha Central (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 193-pounds. Strong build, will add.
Hit: LHH. Stock set up, natural hand trigger, on time to hitting position. Natural feel for the barrel, well-sequenced swing, creates leverage and bat speed through both gaps. 71.7 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.1 mph. 342' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Starts low on back swing, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays low, two-hand gather to chest, steady hands.
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.25 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.40 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 67.44 Edge Score