Copper brings strike-throwing, innings-eating upside to Charlotte’s weekend mix
In the 2026 season, Charlotte RHP Eddie Copper has been a steady presence with frontline flashes, including outings like 5.2 innings with one run allowed and a 45-strikeout pace over 44.1 innings while limiting opponents to a .248 average against[10]. He’s shown enough starter durability to take the ball repeatedly, and reports from opposing previews note that his sink-or-miss profile can keep games quiet when he’s locating early[11]. The fit is clear for a team needing a competitive righty who can work deep and miss bats without needing the spotlight.
