Kevin Kopps
Kevin Kopps | |
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San Diego Padres – No. 94 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Sugar Land, Texas, U.S. | March 2, 1997|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Kevin Richard Kopps (born March 2, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the San Diego Padres organization. He previously played college baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks of the University of Arkansas, competing in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). In 2021, he won the Golden Spikes Award, the Dick Howser Trophy, National Pitcher of the Year Award, and Stopper of the Year Award.
Amateur career
Kopps attended
After his poor 2020 season, Kopps was unsure if the Arkansas
Professional career
The
In 2022, the Padres invited Kopps to spring training as a non-roster player.[12] He opened the season with San Antonio.[13]
Personal life
At Arkansas, Kopps earned a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and has completed coursework towards a Master of Business Administration. Kopps' sister, Ashley, played softball for Sam Houston State University.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Welch, Monique (June 25, 2021). "George Ranch grad Kopps locks down national awards". Houstonchronicle.com. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ a b c "A 'wanted' man: Nation's best player doubted his place". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. June 19, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ Kuhlmann, Landan. "Sugar Land native living out faith through baseball". Fort Bend Star. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Kevin Kopps selected by Padres in third round of 2021 MLB Draft". Mlb.com. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ Dunsmore, Ryan. "Notebook: GR's Kevin Kopps wins SEC pitcher of the year". Fort Bend Herald. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Razorbacks' Kopps wins Howser Trophy as top college player". Chron.com. June 18, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ Walters, Nick (July 15, 2021). "Kevin Kopps Wins 2021 Golden Spikes Award | KLRT". FOX16.com. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ Jourdan Black (July 12, 2021). "Arkansas pitcher Kevin Kopps drafted by Padres". 4029tv.com. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "Kevin Kopps signs with Padres". wholehogsports.com. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ "Minors: Kevin Kopps promoted to Double-A; James Wood drives in five in Arizona - The San Diego Union-Tribune". September 15, 2021.
- ^ "Arkansas Baseball: How former Razorback Kevin Kopps fared in his first pro season". October 6, 2021.
- ^ "Padres announce non-roster invites to Major League Spring Training". MLB.com.
- ^ "Touching base: Bullpen shines to help Missions earn split". May 2, 2022.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- "Kevin Kopps Biography". Arkansas Razorbacks. October 2015.