Austin Hopper

Uncommitted 2027 Grad 4.3 GPA🎓/ RS Central Baseball / Pitcher + Outfielder R-R

[Mark Cortor @CGGunner09]

In extra innings @BaseballRSC gets a huge wins over @ERcavsbaseball 5-3 & sweeps the final regular season series!

Outstanding pitching performance by Austin Hooper 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Jacob McDaniels was clutch in the 8th, hitting 2 RBI single for needed security runs.

@BBUniversityWNC

[Baseball University of the Blue Ridge @BBUniversityWNC]

2027 RHP @Austin1hopper got the start for @BaseballRSC. He flashed some strikeout stuff while sitting 82-84. He struggled with command, issuing 6 BBs in 2.1 IP allowing 3 R on 1 H while collecting 2 Ks

The stuff is there with a potentially electric arm. Good one to track.

@chaddfowler @NovaXkinetics

[Baseball University of the Blue Ridge @BBUniversityWNC]

2027 OF/RHP @Austin1hopper also showed well during the Position Player portion of the 8/16 Prospect Filming.

Needs to get more consistent with finding the barrel, but he definitely found a barrel in the Live ABs sending a laser off the fence. 90+ EVs. A little too pull happy in his approach, bat path.

Arm plays well in the OF; looks comfortable and under control. 7.27 60 yd. Great student, 4.38 GPA, Undecided in Degree Path

[Baseball University of the Blue Ridge @BBUniversityWNC]

The HOP!

Very impressed with 2027 RHP/OF @Austin1hopper of @BaseballRSC; I've known Austin since he was a frosh back in 2024; always thought he had a lively arm, even back then. He showed it again on 8/16 at @ForestCityOwls when he dialed his FB up to 85 MPH

Lots of Spins on the FB too: 2357 max w/ solid IVB numbers. SL and the CB have interesting shapes and bite as well. Also throws a hard CH that probably needs a bit more movement.

Wiry body, good athlete, good body control through the delivery, steady eyes. I think he hits 90 mph before the end of HS if he works his tail off.

Legion guy in the Summers. @chaddfowler