• Full name Michael Talbert Kopech
  • Born 04/30/1996 in Longview, TX
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Mount Pleasant
  • Debut 08/21/2018
  • Drafted in the 1st round (33rd overall) by the Boston Red Sox in 2014 (signed for $1,500,000).
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    In one of the most talent-barren years in Texas in recent memory, Kopech has shown arm strength that would stand out against any crop. He had an uneven summer on the showcase circuit that ended on a high note with one of the top showings at the Under Armour All-American Game, when he struck out out Monte Harrison, Michael Gettys and Alex Jackson in succession. A loose, flexible athlete with a quick arm, Kopech showed better velocity entering the spring, going from 89-92 mph at multiple events last summer to 92-96, touching 98 this spring. The ball jumps out of his hand and gets on hitters quickly. The Arizona commit's fastball also has plus life with cutting action and sink that will produce ground balls. Kopech has multiple breaking balls and his slider shows above-average potential. He has feel for a changeup with average potential. Kopech has a high-maintenance, rotation-heavy delivery that can be tough to repeat. He also has rigidity to the front side of his delivery. These factors cause some scouts to wonder if the delivery and strike-throwing ability will play in the rotation, though he has the stuff to do so, is an impressive athlete and has thrown strikes this spring. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Kopech has one of the best pitching bodies in the draft with wiry strength.

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  • Rated Best Slider in the Chicago White Sox in 2020
  • Rated Best Fastball in the Chicago White Sox in 2020
  • Rated Best Slider in the Chicago White Sox in 2019
  • Rated Best Fastball in the Chicago White Sox in 2019
  • Rated Best Fastball in the Chicago White Sox in 2018

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Career Transactions

  • Chicago White Sox activated RHP Michael Kopech from the 15-day injured list.
  • Chicago White Sox placed RHP Michael Kopech on the 15-day injured list retroactive to June 29, 2023. Right shoulder inflammtion.

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