Guardians Call Up Cooper Ingle, a High-OBP Catching Prospect
Cleveland promotes 24-year-old Cooper Ingle, a 2024 fourth-round pick known for elite walk rates and strong minor league production.
The Guardians have selected the contract of catcher/outfielder Cooper Ingle, a 24-year-old who was drafted in the fourth round in 2024. Ingle posted a .282/.408/.461 line with a 149 wRC+ across 1,208 minor league plate appearances, walking at a 17.3% clip against a 16.5% strikeout rate. His bat is considered well above average, though his defensive work behind the plate has drawn questions. He joins Cleveland's active roster and 40-man roster simultaneously.
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