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CLASS OF 2026

C
RHP

Cooper
Leibas

Newark Catholic (HS) • OH
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: Ohio Hitmen - 2026

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
20
Hand Speed (max)
10/07/23
64.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/17/24
12
Rot. Acc (max)
10/07/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/17/24
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/17/24
303
Distance (max)
2/17/24
76
Sweet Spot %
2/17/24
Run
7.45
60
2/17/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
16.3
Run speed (max)
10/07/23
Defense
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
76
C Velo
2/19/23
1.96 - 2.04
Pop Time
10/07/23
Pitching

Fastball

81.9
Velocity (max)
2/17/24
80.3 - 81.7
Velo Range
2/17/24
2242
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24

Changeup

74 - 75
Velo Range
6/08/23
1806
Spin Rate (avg)
2/27/22

Curveball

69.8 - 70.4
Velo Range
2/17/24
2182
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24

Slider

71.6 - 73.8
Velo Range
2/17/24
2279
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
7.45
Pop Time
2.06 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
75.0
Power / Speed Score
12.2
60 Yard Dash
7.83
Pop Time
1.96 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
76.0
Power / Speed Score
11.1
60 Yard Dash
8.16
Pop Time
2.06 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
71.0
Power / Speed Score
9.3
60 Yard Dash
8.62
Pop Time
2.29 - 2.38
Catcher Velocity
67.0
Power / Speed Score
8.8
2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Position
7.45
60-yard
2.06 - 2.13
Pop Time
75
C Velo
Power Speed Score
2023 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 7, 2023
Position
1.96 - 2.04
Pop Time
75
C Velo
Power Speed Score
2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Position
7.83
60-yard
1.99 - 2.13
Pop Time
76
C Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID
Feb 27, 2022
Position
8.16
60-yard
2.06 - 2.18
Pop Time
71
C Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 Central Ohio Rising Prospects (Class of 2025 & 2026)
Jun 23, 2021
Position
8.62
60-yard
2.29 - 2.38
Pop Time
67
C Velo
73
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
80.5
Distance Max
303
Distance Avg
181
Launch Angle Avg
18.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
86.9
Exit Velocity Avg
73.4
Distance Max
263
Distance Avg
174
Launch Angle Avg
20.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
76.0
Exit Velocity Avg
71.6
Distance Max
209
Distance Avg
83
Launch Angle Avg
5.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
76.2
Exit Velocity Avg
65.2
Distance Max
267
Distance Avg
186
Launch Angle Avg
31.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
181
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 7, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.9
Exit Velocity (max)
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.5
Exit Velocity (max)
71.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
176
Distance (avg)
244
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
76.0
Exit Velocity (max)
71.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
83
Distance (avg)
209
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Central Ohio Rising Prospects (Class of 2025 & 2026)
Jun 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
76.2
Exit Velocity (max)
65.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
19.2
Hand Speed Avg
18.4
Bat Speed Max
64.2
Bat Speed Avg
62.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
18.1
Bat Speed Max
60.9
Bat Speed Avg
56.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
18.6
Hand Speed Avg
17.7
Bat Speed Max
55.4
Bat Speed Avg
54.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
64.2
Bat Speed (max)
62.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 7, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
59.1
Bat Speed (max)
57.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
60.9
Bat Speed (max)
56.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID
Feb 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.6
Hand Speed (max)
17.7
Hand Speed (avg)
55.4
Bat Speed (max)
54.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2242
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
27.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2182
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1554
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2279
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2197
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
28.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2123
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1638
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2197
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
75.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2090
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
27.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1806
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
66.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2040
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
73.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
71.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2057
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
28.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1970
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1698
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.9
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 81.7
Velo Range
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,327
Spin Rate (max)
2,242
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.4
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 70.4
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,220
Spin Rate (max)
2,182
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.8
Velocity (max)
71.6 - 73.8
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,342
Spin Rate (max)
2,279
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.3
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 74.3
Velo Range
71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,686
Spin Rate (max)
1,554
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 7, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.5
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 77.3
Velo Range
73.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,378
Spin Rate (max)
2,190
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.5
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 69.3
Velo Range
65.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,183
Spin Rate (max)
2,127
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.5
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 71.5
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,236
Spin Rate (max)
1,504
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.5
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 80.5
Velo Range
77.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,252
Spin Rate (max)
2,225
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.3
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 69.1
Velo Range
65.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,250
Spin Rate (max)
2,109
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
70.7
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 70.7
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,216
Spin Rate (max)
2,197
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.6
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 74.6
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,300
Spin Rate (max)
1,772
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
75.7
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 75.7
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,163
Spin Rate (max)
2,090
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
68.6
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 68.4
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,144
Spin Rate (max)
2,040
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.2
Velocity (max)
70.7 - 71.2
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,855
Spin Rate (max)
1,806
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Central Ohio Rising Prospects (Class of 2025 & 2026)
Jun 23, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
73.3
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 72.4
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,115
Spin Rate (max)
2,057
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.5
Velocity (max)
61.7 - 62.5
Velo Range
60.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,010
Spin Rate (max)
1,970
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.3
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 67.3
Velo Range
65.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,803
Spin Rate (max)
1,698
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2024
2023
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+

Pitching Velos

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
67.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
71.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.0
2023 PBR Ohio Summer Invite
Jun 8, 2023
Pitching
81
Max FB
78 - 81
FB
67 - 69
CB
74 - 75
CH
2022 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID
Feb 27, 2022
Pitching
75
Max FB
74 - 75
FB
70 - 71
CH
66 - 68
SL
2021 PBR Ohio Spring Classic
Apr 30, 2021
Pitching
69
Max FB
64 - 69
FB
59 - 61
CB

Game Performance

2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
7.51
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
60 Yard Dash
7.51
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
2023 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 7, 2023
Swift
7.51
60-yd
16.3
Run speed (max)
25.7
Jump Height (max)
20.4
Jump Height (avg)

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Notes

Comments

10/07/23

Cooper Leibas: C/RHP, (2026) Newark Catholic, OH. 5-foot-11, 175-pound. (57.2 mph bat speed average). (18.1 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic stance with a controlled tight load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is developing, exhibits a level swing plane and balanced finish. Up the middle approach. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 75 mph during throw downs. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 75 mph; displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.96-2.04. Athletic on the mound, used an over-the-top arm angle with a short consistent arm action while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders and a strong consistent balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish.  (Max spin 2378; Avg 2190). 


2/19/23

Cooper Leibas: C/RHP, (2026) Newark Catholic, OH. 5-foot-10, 160-pound athletic frame. (56.2 mph bat speed average). (18.1 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced crouched stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is explosive, displays an uphill swing plane and level finish. He produced a lot of loud contact and found some barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 76 mph during throw downs; shows soft sure hands, a clean transfer, and athletic in control feet. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.99-2.13. Calm setup with some flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used athletic slot and a short very quick arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.83 at the event.  (Max spin 2252; Avg 2225). 


6/23/21

Cooper Leibas: C/RHP, (2026) Heath, OH. 5-foot-9, 140-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 73 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a long stride. Bat speed is some, displays a simple swing plane and high finish. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 67 mph; has developing feet, a natural exchange, and sure hands. had a pop time of 2.29-2.38. Some flexibility and clean setup. Showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 8.62. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Threw his fastball 70-73 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2115; Avg 2057). Threw a 11/5 curveball (62-63) with gradual action. (Max spin 2010; Avg 1969). He had fading action on his changeup (65-67). 

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