AB | 1723 |
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AVG | .295 |
OBP | .372 |
SLG | .456 |
HR | 59 |
- Full name Matthew Hayden Koperniak
- Born 02/08/1998 in London, United Kingdom
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Trinity
Top Rankings
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BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium.
Track Record: Signed as an undrafted free agent out of Division III Trinity following the 2020 draft, Koperniak hit his way onto Great Britain’s World Baseball Classic roster in 2023. He spent full seasons at Triple-A in 2023 and 2024. He hit .309/.370/.512 with 20 home runs and an 18.7% strikeout rate with Memphis in 2024. The performance earned him a spot on the Cardinals’ 40-man roster heading into 2025.
Scouting Report: Koperniak is a well-rounded player with refined bat-to-ball skills and some sneaky power. Koperniak makes contact at an above-average rate, with a 15.9% in-zone whiff rate in Triple-A in 2024. He’s not prone to chasing but does look to put the ball in play as a fairly aggressive swinger. He has the type of hit tool that will run fringe-average walk rates but few strikeouts. He grew into more power over 2023 and 2024 and produces average exit velocity data. His raw power is average with little projection remaining. Kopeniak has fringe-average home run power now with mid-teen totals expected in a full season of at-bats. He’s an above-average runner who has solid range in all three outfield spots, though he’s not a threat to steal bases. Koperniak is an above-average defensive outfielder in a corner with the ability to handle center field in a pinch.
The Future: Koperniak is a late-blooming outfielder who looks ready to contribute in 2025, when he should debut for the Cardinals.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50.
Career Transactions
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- Great Britain activated OF Matt Koperniak.