Projectable right-hander with strike-throwing upside and a clean, easy arm
Hopper brings a long, projectable 6-foot-3 frame, an easy delivery, and a loose high-3/4 arm action that should continue to play up as he matures. In his prep profile, he showed a fastball in the 76-79 mph range with slight run and a slurvy curveball, while also flashing athleticism and solid defensive instincts. The fit is appealing for a staff that values projection and strike-throwing upside over immediate velocity; he looks like a developmental arm with room to add strength and polish.
