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2021 14U South Showcase
Cooper Kemp is a 2025 1B/RHP, C, 2B, 3B with a 5-11 160 lb. frame from Houston, TX who attends Stratford. Large, athletic frame with some present strength on build and additional room to grow and develop moving forward. Ran a 7.92 60-yard dash. Primary first baseman, sound footwork and smooth transfers away from the ball, fields the ball out front, controls body well, shorter arm action with some whip at release and nice carry on throws. Moves well side to side in the infield, arm action works and shows nice carry on throws across the diamond. Also pitched, worked exclusively from the stretch, hands stay belt high throughout with a higher leg lift; medium stride and incorporates lower half well while working to a higher three-quarters release point. Filled the zone and worked to both sides, fastball topped out at 76 mph, mostly true in life; curveball showed 11-5 shape with some deception and maintains arm speed, can mix in more often. Right-handed hitter, begins with a slightly open stance and a high hand set and back elbow a the plate. Keeps hands inside the ball throughout swing, can incorporate length into creating extension and leverage out front. Utilizes a leg lift trigger, shows strength in hands, works to all fields with contact, additional strength off the bat to unlock.