Scouting Report: Riley Cooper
Chicago Cubs | RP
Overall
Summary
Riley Cooper is a young catcher prospect in the Cleveland Guardians organization, currently playing for Triple-A Columbus Clippers. The 2023 4th-round draft pick from Clemson has shown significant improvement in his development trajectory. After a slow start in 2025 (.208/.298/.347 in first 18 games), Cooper demonstrated a dramatic turnaround, slashing .365/.483/.635 over the next 28 games with improved plate discipline (23BB to 18K). He experienced some volatility with subsequent slumps but finished the season strong, reaching base in 14 consecutive starts with a .407 OBP. Cooper was recognized as a 2024 Midwest League MVP and made postseason All-Star teams in both 2024 and 2025. He has shown the ability to hit for power and average when hot, with notable performances including a 4-for-4 game with a home run and multiple multi-hit games.
Strengths
- Demonstrated significant improvement in plate discipline (23BB in 28 games during hot streak)
- Strong power potential with multiple home runs during hot stretches
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