JORDAN COOPER

2/16/90; '09 17th; Shelbyville, TN (HS)
B/R; 6-2, 195

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Cooper went 7-1, 1.47 as a high school senior and was chosen by Baseball America as the 5th best draft prospect in Tennessee.  As a junior he went 5-2, 1.31.  His draft status rose in 2009 when his velocity got up to 92-93 some of the time and he showed a good breaking ball.  Neither was consistent, however, and he sometimes dropped to the 86-88 range.  BA characterized him as a 6th to 8th round talent, so the Pirates will have to go over slot to sign him.  He has a commitment to Kentucky and reportedly wants $900K, which is probably more than he should get. 

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