CLE Boxscore Beat

I had a chance to speak with Wooster Fighting Scots baseball coach, Aaron Swick , following their home opener today. It was a double-header against SUNY Oneonta . The Scots split the two games, losing the first 8-1 and winning the second 10-0 . Here's my interview with Coach Swick:   JW : Michael Scarpelli was cruising in Game 1 and then things kind of slipped away. What did you see in Game 1 that led to the loss?  Coach Swick : They took advantage of some free bases. A hit batter, then an error, and the sac fly where the guy dropped the ball. So there's some free bases there. And I didn't make a good selection in terms of the pitch call and that guy put a good swing on the pitch. They did a really good job pitching-wise and playing good defense. So, kudos to them for having good plans at the plate and good sequencing on the mound. And then, they strung together some hits in the eighth inning there. We just didn't have our best game offensively, but proud of the way ...

Cooper Ingle , C , 24, Triple-A Ingle has carved out a reputation as one of the minors’ most disciplined hitters. Across three minor-league seasons, he’s posted more walks (168) than strikeouts (149). That has led to an elite .407 OBP. He rarely chases with a nearly even 16.9% walk and 16.7% strikeout rate and an impressive 83.7% contact rate, but he can be slightly passive. 2025 saw Ingle post a 139 wRC+ and 10 homers over 510 plate appearances. Behind the plate, Ingle’s athleticism and quick exchange help compensate for a below-average arm. However, his ability to control the running game remains a concern. He only threw out 19% of runners last season, which could limit him to a backup long-term if he doesn't improve. After earning Double-A All-Star honors and a promotion to Triple-A, Ingle stumbled against upper-level pitching, managing just a .207/.383/.329 line. He’s expected to open 2026 back in Columbus, and with continued development, he could make his MLB debut later this ...