• Full name David Fletcher Cooper
  • Born 02/12/1987 in Stockton, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School California
  • Debut 04/29/2011
  • Drafted in the 1st round (17th overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2008 (signed for $1,500,000).
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    Another NorCal product, Cooper began his college career at Cal State Fullerton, helping lead the Titans to the College World Series. He had hits in seven consecutive at-bats in Omaha, earning all-tournament honors, but transferred after the season back closer to home, instantly becoming Cal's best player. He's evolved as a hitter since that season, going from two homers as a freshman to a Pacific-10 Conference-best 19 as a junior. Cooper's hitting ability stems from strong hands and forearms and excellent hand-eye coordination more than pure bat speed, and some scouts believe he'll be more susceptible in pro ball to big velocity because of it. Others believe his smooth, pure swing will let him catch up to any fastball. He has a polished, patient approach and absolutely mashes mistakes to all parts of the park. Cooper's value is in his bat; he's a well-below-average runner who could become a real baseclogger down the line. Defensively, he flashes average ability at first, but some scouts label him disinterested at worst and below-average at best. Cooper's bat could take him into the first round, though an American League club would be a better fit.

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  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the Toronto Blue Jays in 2012
  • Rated Best Hitter for Average in the Toronto Blue Jays in 2010

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