Cooper Malamazian is Indiana’s steady, high-contact shortstop with pop
In the 2026 season, Indiana infielder Cooper Malamazian hit .301 with 59 hits, 10 doubles, 3 triples, 4 homers and 36 RBIs, while starting 51 games at shortstop before a hand injury ended his year early. He’s a strong fit if you want a polished middle-infield anchor: he combines bat-to-ball consistency, sneaky gap power, and enough on-base skill to stay productive even when the long ball isn’t showing up. The bigger story is his reliability—he was one of Indiana’s most durable everyday players and has been viewed as a proven, two-year starter with real defensive versatility.
