Trey Cooper

Liberty baseball media day photographed on white backdrop for creative team on November 19, 2024

Class:
Senior
Position:
LHP
Bats/Throws:
R/L
Height:
6-0
Weight:
215
Prev School:
Randleman HS (NC State)
Hometown:
Randleman, N.C.

2024

Made 20 appearances, all in relief
Posted a 1-2 record with an 11.57 ERA over 21 innings
Struck out 30 and walked 26
Held opponents to a .220 batting average
Pitched two scoreless innings, striking out five in a 10-5 win over Quinnipiac (2/18)
Struck out the side in a scoreless inning against Duke (4/2)
Stuck out the side in a scoreless inning against New Mexico State (4/6)

2023

Made 19 appearances with eight starts
Posted a 2-3 record with a 5.79 ERA over 32 2/3 innings
Struck out 32 and walked 34
Held opponents to a .210 batting average
Allowed one run on two hits, striking out four, over three innings of relief against Austin Peay (3/25)
Picked up the win in his first Liberty start, giving up an unearned run on one hit, and striking out three over two innings in a 7-3 win at Virginia Tech (4/11)
Did not allow a hit over three scoreless innings at Virginia (4/25)
Recorded the win allowing three runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings in a 13-3 victory over Jacksonville State (5/6)
Member of the 2023 ASUN Academic Honor Roll

Previous School

Attended North Carolina State
Appeared in two games in relief in 2022

Prep

Graduate of Randleman High School
Three-time all-conference and all-state honoree
Helped the Tigers to a runner-up finish in the 2019 2A State Championship
Part of the Dirtbags travel team that finished second at the 2019 Perfect Game
World Championship
Member of the Key Club and Beta Club, serving as webmaster

Personal

Son of Candance and Champ Cooper
Graduate from Liberty with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies
Currently pursuing a law degree
Birthday is Jan. 29

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Great competition, and even better school.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Mental imagery of what to do in the game.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My dad inspires me because he works harder than anyone I know.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Throwing a large part of a no-hitter for the Burlington Sockpuppets.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My Great grandfather played for the St. Louis Cardinals Organization.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Tuna Steak with Rice and fresh vegetables is my favorite meal.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check my iMessages first each day.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I collect baseball cards.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have one Cowboy, American Bully.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
David Ortiz

What is your favorite possession and why?
My dad’s necklace, when someone you love gives you jewelry it means something.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Life is a Highway by Rascal Flatts.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
To be in a log cabin in the woods hunting and hanging out with my favorite people.