Cooper Ingle Joins the Show to Talk Why the Cleveland Guardians Are a Good Fit for Him and More

Cooper Ingle, Cleveland Guardians catching prospect, joins the show and discusses why he felt the Guardians were a good fit for him when he got drafted out of Clemson in the fourth round in 2023.
Cooper shares some of the adjustments, what he's worked on and improved so far in pro ball, the feeling of winning a division title in Lake County, and getting to know pitchers on a personal level to help be a better receiver.
He also shares a fun story about how he ended up playing for Clemson, how he became a Minnesota Vikings fan and much more.
Thanks to Cooper for joining the show on his off day to talk with us.
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[@michaelmahoney7223]

Great interview as usual. As an observer, Cooper might be the only player with a defined two strike approach on the Captains. He can take the ball the other way at will, and it's very impressive to see him layer on the pull side hitting while retaining that ability. Glad he talked about that a little, and I'm excited to keep watching him!

[@Cheeksmalone74]

"I'm definitely pulling the ball more" yeah that tracks for this organization haha. Great interview!

[@davidwindell]

If you look at MiLB team stats, not only are all four teams very young for every level, but the offensive K/BB rate is elite for all four teams while the same stat for the pitching staffs is exceptional as well. There’s a CLEAR organizational philosophy that’s being implemented to perfection and this team should be super successful for years to come.

[@LockedonGuardians]

Thank you, I think the thoughts on development and how they go about things were the best parts to me shows what they are trying to do as a system

[@jffagan]

Great job, gentlemen, and what a cool guy. I will be following him for sure.

[@LockedonGuardians]

He was super fun guy, he should be a guy to watch with how much he is willing to adapt and learn

[@lukechristian8745]

Glad they let you guys interview Cooper! And thanks to Cooper for giving us some insight into the life of a minor leaguer!

[@LockedonGuardians]

Its easier with guys in the minors

[@dbcollings5739]

Hey guys I really love the episodes when you talk to minor league players! I kept remembering your discussion with Tanner Bibee. Nice job!

[@scotthauser5341]

Too bad he did not end up at South Carolina. I am an alum, and I am looking for someone from there to cheer for since Morris was traded.

[@LockedonGuardians]

thank you always fun to have the chance to talk with the young guys in system

[@smokey_gator_239]

Great interview! That Clemson vs Gators game this year was one for the ages 🐊

[@LockedonGuardians]

thank you he was fantastic

[@zivohel]

Great questions to Cooper and was really interesting to hear about him and what makes this organization a great fit for him and why.

[@LockedonGuardians]

I agree the comments about how they have worked with him and what made him a good fit were eye openers

[@zivohel]

@@LockedonGuardians I dislike versus the Browns and Cavs on how the team spends but I'm so numb to it by now, but besides that it is really a well run organization and a great culture. It was great to hear his perspective.

[@davidwindell]

With CJ Kayfus, Tommy Hawke, Christian Knapzyk, and Cooper Ingle added to Petey Halpin and Jake Fox, there’s now a ton of organizational depth on offense behind the elite prospects like Velazquez, DeLauter, JRod and Chourio. I really love the state of the farm system atm. We’ve got some guys who have very very legit MLB potential. I mean, I just listed 10 guys I’m excited about just off the top of my head without going deeper on dudes like Genao, Welbyn, Watson, Angel Martinez, and others who have exceptional potential.

[@LockedonGuardians]

It has been a fun year overall hoping to see it continue