Cooper Parks is emerging as South Carolina’s bullpen gas pedal
In the 2026 season, Parks turned into one of South Carolina’s most reliable relievers, posting a 2.36 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 4-1 record, one save, and 26 strikeouts in 34.1 innings while holding hitters to a .186 average. His separator is the jump in stuff: reports from the 2026 preseason said his fastball climbed from 92–93 mph to 96–98 mph, with improved movement on his offspeed pitches. He’s a strike-throwing, multi-inning bullpen weapon who looks like a fit for teams needing late-inning power and durability.
