2008 MLB Fifth-Round Draft Pick (LA Angels of Anaheim)
2009 Outlook: Khiry (pronounced KY-ree) Cooper is one of the most anticipated baseball recruits in recent Husker memory Selected in the fifth round by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 2008 MLB Draft, but elected to play both football and baseball at Nebraska Believed to be highest draftee to play baseball at Nebraska since Turner Gill, who was a second-round pick in 1980 Spent the fall with the football program as a wide receiver, but will exclusively stick with baseball in the spring Very strong athlete for his size and has exceptional speed and athleticism Will be worked in slowly after missing the fall, but has the tools and the drive to play an important role in the Husker program.
Calvary Baptist Academy: Cooper was one of the top players in Louisiana playing for Coach Rodney Traweek at Calvary Baptist Academy Selected in the fifth round (No. 169 overall) by the Los Angeles Angels Earned all-state honors as a senior, hitting .366 with an on-base percentage of .533 and a slugging percentage of .574, as Calvary Baptist Academy won its second straight state title Carried his team in the state tournament, hitting .500 with two homers, eight RBIs and eight runs scored Hit .436 with three homers and 16 stolen bases as a junior, helping Calvary to the first of its back-to-back state titles Named the Shreveport Times Prep Athlete of the Year after a standout three-sport career Was a three-year starter in football, totaling over 1,700 yards and 42 touchdowns in his prep career Caught 60 passes for 1,038 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior, helping his team to a 12-1 record and a Class 2A state semifinals appearance Played basketball for four seasons, serving as the team’s shooting guard Was active in his church youth group throughout high school.
Personal: Born on Jan. 18, 1990, in Scottsdale, Ariz. He is the son of Yolanda Cooper Has one sister (Kyla) Majors in construction management.
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