Thomas Cooper is Valpo’s middle-order thump with gap-to-gap pop
In the 2026 season, Thomas Cooper has been one of Valparaiso’s most dangerous bats, hitting .243 with 7 home runs, 24 RBIs, 10 doubles and a .411 on-base percentage across 48 games/48 starts[3]. He looks like a legit fit for a lineup that wants right-handed power and run production: Valpo’s notes and game recaps show he can hurt teams with extra-base damage, including a grand slam in 2025 and key clutch hits in 2026[2][4][8]. The calling card is impact contact, not just empty stats—when Cooper gets hot, the Beacons’ offense gets louder.
