Cooper Hjerpe Promoted To Double-A
6 months agoSt. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Cooper Hjerpe is being promoted to Double-A Springfield on Tuesday, June 11, according to MiLB Central. Hjerpe has pitched 78 ⅔ innings at the High-A level since 2023 after being drafted with the 22nd overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft from Oregon State. Last summer with High-A, the 23-year-old posted a 3.51 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and a 25:51 BB:K ratio in 41 innings. This season, through a similar 37 ⅔ innings with High-A Peoria, the southpaw held a 3.55 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and an improved 20:56 BB:K ratio. MLB Pipeline ranks Hjerpe as the number six prospect in the St. Louis system and projects him to reach the majors sometime next season. He is on track to meet this ETA and should be closely monitored by dynasty managers, as he could be an interesting stash candidate if he performs well at Double-A.
Source: MiLB Central
Source: MiLB Central