- Full name Matthew Blake Cooper
- Born 03/30/1988 in Orangeburg, SC
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School South Carolina
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Drafted in the 12th round (361st overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2010.
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Righthander Blake Cooper wasn't quite as sharp down the stretch as he had been early. Still, he was 10-1, 2.94 entering regional play and led the Southeastern Conference in innings (104) while ranking fifth in ERA. Cooper isn't physical at 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, and some question whether he could maintain his velocity over a full pro season. He throws his sinker in the upper-80s and touches 90-91 mph with armside run. He has a great feel for pitching, spotting his sinker, solid curve, slider and changeup.
