Kevin Kopps

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89+2⁄3 innings across 33 games. His ERA led all NCAA Division I pitchers. [1] He was named the Southeastern Conference Baseball Pitcher of the Year. [5] He won the Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Year Award, Stopper of the Year Award, the Dick Howser Trophy, and the Golden Spikes Award. [2] [6] [7]

Professional career

The San Diego Padres selected Kopps in the third round, with the 99th overall selection, of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. [8] Kopps later signed with the Padres and received a $300,000 signing bonus. [9] Kopps made his professional debut with the Fort Wayne TinCaps of High-A Central. In September 2021, the Padres promoted Kopps to the San Antonio Missions of Double-A South. [10] Over 14+2⁄3 innings between the two teams, he went 1-0 with a 0.61 ERA and 22 strikeouts. [11]

In 2022, the Padres invited Kopps to spring training as a non-roster player. [12] He opened the season with San Antonio. [13]

Personal life

At Arkansas, Kopps earned a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and has completed coursework towards a Master of Business Administration. Kopps' sister, Ashley, played softball for Sam Houston State University. [1]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 "A 'wanted' man: Nation's best player doubted his place". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette . June 19, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  3. ↑ Kuhlmann, Landan. "Sugar Land native living out faith through baseball". Fort Bend Star. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Kevin Kopps selected by Padres in third round of 2021 MLB Draft". Mlb.com. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  5. ↑ Dunsmore, Ryan. "Notebook: GR's Kevin Kopps wins SEC pitcher of the year". Fort Bend Herald. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Razorbacks' Kopps wins Howser Trophy as top college player". Chron.com. June 18, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  7. ↑ Walters, Nick (July 15, 2021). "Kevin Kopps Wins 2021 Golden Spikes Award | KLRT". FOX16.com. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  8. ↑ Jourdan Black (July 12, 2021). "Arkansas pitcher Kevin Kopps drafted by Padres". 4029tv.com. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Kevin Kopps signs with Padres". wholehogsports.com. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Minors: Kevin Kopps promoted to Double-A; James Wood drives in five in Arizona - The San Diego Union-Tribune". September 15, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Arkansas Baseball: How former Razorback Kevin Kopps fared in his first pro season". October 6, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Padres announce non-roster invites to Major League Spring Training". MLB.com .
  13. ↑ "Touching base: Bullpen shines to help Missions earn split". May 2, 2022.
Kevin Kopps
Kevin Kopps, 2019 Super Regional (cropped).jpg
Kopps in 2019
San Diego Padres – No. 94
Pitcher
Born: (1997-03-02) March 2, 1997 (age 27)
Sugar Land, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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