Drafted in the 6th round (182nd overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2013 (signed for $30,000).
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Cooper is a 6-foot-6, 230-pound senior, a righthanded hitter who was Auburn's top hitter in 2013. Has a good eye and solid plate coverage with plus raw power, which is still developing as he filled out his long frame. His swing is going to have some holes at his size, but he also presents a big target at first and has soft hands with some arm strength. He's a below-average runner.
Career Transactions
Norfolk Tides placed 1B Garrett Cooper on the 7-day injured list.
Norfolk Tides activated 1B Garrett Cooper.
1B Garrett Cooper assigned to Norfolk Tides.
Baltimore Orioles signed free agent 1B Garrett Cooper to a minor league contract.
Boston Red Sox released 1B Garrett Cooper.
Boston Red Sox designated 1B Garrett Cooper for assignment.
Boston Red Sox activated 1B Garrett Cooper.
Boston Red Sox activated 1B Garrett Cooper.
Chicago Cubs traded 1B Garrett Cooper to Boston Red Sox for cash.
Chicago Cubs designated 1B Garrett Cooper for assignment.
Chicago Cubs selected the contract of 1B Garrett Cooper from Iowa Cubs.
San Diego Padres activated 1B Garrett Cooper.
Miami Marlins traded 1B Garrett Cooper and RHP Sean Reynolds to San Diego Padres for LHP Ryan Weathers.
Miami Marlins traded 1B Garrett Cooper and RHP Sean Reynolds to San Diego Padres for LHP Ryan Weathers.
Miami Marlins activated 1B Garrett Cooper from the 10-day injured list.
Miami Marlins sent 1B Garrett Cooper on a rehab assignment to Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
Miami Marlins sent 1B Garrett Cooper on a rehab assignment to Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
Miami Marlins sent 1B Garrett Cooper on a rehab assignment to Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
Miami Marlins sent 1B Garrett Cooper on a rehab assignment to Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
Miami Marlins placed 1B Garrett Cooper on the 10-day injured list. Inner ear infection.
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