University of California Athletics

Cal's top newcomer...a standout transfer from Cal State Fullerton who was a member of the 2006 College World Series All-Tournament team...will immediately help the Bears, either in the outfield or at first base, and with his left-handed bat...this past summer played for the Brewster Whitecaps in the Cape Cod League, batting .304 with three doubles, a home run and 10 RBI...

AT CAL STATE FULLERTON (2006): As a true freshman hit .305 with nine doubles, two home runs and 37 RBI, earning All-Big West Conference honorable mention...flirted with a College World Series record when he had seven consecutive hits in Omaha, tying Terry Francona (1980) and one short of Dave Magadan (1983) and Barry Bonds (1984)...led all players at the World Series with a .533 average (8-for-15) with five RBI...went 5-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in a 7-6 Titan win over top-seeded Clemson...

HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL: At Tokay High School in Lodi hit .529, .463 and .529 during his sophomore through senior years, including 13 home runs as a senior and 23 career homers...was named the 2005 San Joaquin Athletic Association MVP and area Player of the Year, as well as a Baseball America and Louisville Slugger All-American...competed in the Sony All-American Game in 2005, and was a member of USA Junior National Team in 2004...undeclared major with an interest in business...parents are Dean and Vicki Cooper...born February 12, 1987, in Stockton, Calif.