| Player: Cooper Shrum | |||||||||||
| School: Belton (MO) | Position(s): RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’6″ | Weight: 185 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Strike-throwing ability and a composed delivery from a higher slot give Shrum a starter’s foundation that is already ahead of most prep arms. The fastball sits 90-95 and has touched 96 with swing-and-miss attributes that play well out of the clean delivery, and the command to all quadrants gives the heater more usability than raw velocity alone would suggest. The ability to land multiple pitches for strikes consistently is a differentiator at this stage of development. The slider is the secondary with the most upside — high spin rates with tight action that has flashed plus and projects to be a genuine weapon as the shape becomes more consistent. The inconsistency in shape is the developmental area, and tightening it into a reliable offering would give the profile a true separator alongside the fastball. A changeup and curveball with an 11-5 shape round out a four-pitch mix that gives the back-end starter projection legitimate depth to build from. The composed mound presence and advanced feel for throwing strikes give the profile a high floor for a prep arm. The ceiling will be driven by how much the slider develops into a consistent plus offering and whether the fastball continues to tick up as the frame matures physically. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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