Cooper
Johnson

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RHP/CIF Cooper Johnson (Lincoln-Way East, 2027) would show a quality two-way profile throughout the event. On the mound, he threw two scoreless innings in which he only allowed one hit while collecting three strikeouts. Worked from a clean, high 3/4s slot and showed a fastball up to 84 mph to go along with an upper-60s curveball with 11/7 shape and a fading mid-70s changeup. At the plate, he showcased a strong right-handed swing with loft-based intent, a present feel for the barrel, and bat speed that produced a 77.6 mph max and 73.8 mph average during the showcase portion of the event. Took a quality round of batting practice, producing a max exit velocity of 100.7 mph and an average of 94.3 mph. Strong 6-foot-3, 193-pound frame.

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2.6, 192.7-pounds. High-waisted, projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, short stride, quiet hands, utilizes lower half. Simple, uphill path, creates easy jump off the barrel, juice to all fields, creates backspin. 73.8 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 mph max exit velocity (94.3 avg.); 375-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. 3/4 slot, loose.
Defense: One hand gather out front, works up, direct, active feet.
Athletic Testing: 7.01 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.24 Edge Score.

Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery, high leg lift with some coil, directional.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, short, clean.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Straight, attacks the zone. T1805, 1556 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape, with depth. T1916, 1791 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Depth, fade, feel for the zone. T1670, 1549 average rpm.

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 47 in the state. Physical 6-foot-2, 183-pound frame. Johnson had a strong showing Sunday morning as he went 2-for-3 at the plate. The right-handed hitter operates from a wide base. Strong hands from a whippy swing that is long through the zone. Drilled a ball into the left-center gap for an RBI ground-rule double in the third. Followed up with another double to center field to lead off the bottom of the fifth.

RHP Cooper Johnson (Lincoln-Way East, 2027) was another winner that emerged from the event. Presenting an imposing and high-waisted 6-foot-2, 183-pound frame, Johnson’s arsenal stood out with its movement on this day. His fastball exploded out of the hand at 84-85 mph (T86) with sink (avg. 11.2” IVB) for a 67% strike percentage. He then went to a 71-72 mph curveball that was in the zone 80% of the time with hard vertical action. He would round things out with a 76-77 mph changeup that played with fade (avg. 16.4” HM) to make for a quality three-pitch mix.

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. High-waisted, projectable build.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Clean out of the hand with life, plays with occasional sink, strikes. T1843, 1715 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Throws with intent, sharp vertical action, feel for the zone. T1940, 1820 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Plays with fade, strikes. T1699, 1650 average rpm.

RHP Cooper Johnson (Lincoln-Way East, 2027) is a young arm to keep an eye on down the road. Johnson's arm works compact and clean from an over-the-top slot with the makings of a three-pitch repertoire. His fastball topped at 81 mph and his curveball plays with the correct shape while his changeup was his best offering on this day. He threw it with conviction and when he stays on top and behind it, it flashed well above-average action at the bottom of the zone. The entire arsenal has a ways to go but there is a foundation to work with.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 174-pounds. Long-levered frame with plenty more physical development to come.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, sturdy base, minimal hand load and stride. Flat path, short to the ball, looks to elevate the baseball. 61.8 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: Quick/active feet, attacks the baseball at times, gathers through release.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 174-pounds. Long-levered frame with plenty more physical development to come.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, works up-tempo, slight drop and drive action.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, full arm stroke, over-the-top slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Late jump through the zone, flashed arm-side-run with occasional tilt/angle. T1631, 1510 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Thrown with intent, 11/5 shape, gradual action. T2020, 1801 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Pronates, above-average run and sink; advanced offering with feel. T1627, 1591 average rpm.