One of the best bat-to-ball artists in the country, Oregon infielder Ryan Cooney has been instrumental for Oregon’s success this season. He’s made a case for himself as a potential back-end Day 1 guy.
The strengths of Cooney’s profile are clear. The bat-to-ball ability entails a 93% overall in-zone contact rate and a strikeout rate below 9%, and he’s one of the best two-strike hitters in the country – hitting .304 with just a 17% miss rate with two strikes this season, which includes damage to all pitch types. The hit tool is borderline plus as it’s a simple two-handed stroke from the right side that’s able to spray the ball consistently to all fields. He’s stolen 13 bases on the year as he’s an above-average runner that has an okay shot at a chance to be a shortstop at the pro level, not playing the position for the Ducks …