April 2025 – Cooper McAninch, Hamilton, TX

Cooper McAninch – Hamilton, TX! April Contest Winner

April Contest Question

Baseball Robotics! Build the ultimate player by combining different individuals’ talents and strengths to come up with the perfect combination – you can use current or past players, from any era or league. Bobby Witt Jr.’s speed with Ronald Acuña Jr’s arm, and Mookie Betts’ heart, for example? Head, heart, vision, speed, determination, work ethic, hands, arms, legs, strength…it’s all up to you. Let us know the position and team you’re building for, why this would be the greatest athlete, and the impact on the team once he’s added to the roster. Don’t forget to name him! Good luck!

Winning Answer

My name is Cooper McAninch and I am 10 years old. I am in the 4th grade at Ann Whitney Elementary and I live in Hamilton, Texas. I love to play and watch baseball. My favorite major league team is the Texas Rangers. My favorite brand of baseball glove is Nokona! My perfect baseball player’s name is Montague McAninch and he is made up of 13 different players. He will play for the Texas Rangers. He will be a pitcher and a shortstop and sometimes play designated hitter when needed. He will have an instant impact on the team with his leadership skills, and his overall talent. He would lead the American league in all batting and pitching stats. Like a Nokona glove, he would be the best all around! Below is the breakdown for Montague McAninch.

Fielding = Adrian Beltre

Speed / Base Running = Rickey Henderson

Throwing Ability = Nolan Ryan

Height = Randy Johnson 

Playing Defense = Willie Mays

Leadership = Derek Jeter

Baseball IQ = Tony Gwynn

Power Hitting = Mickey Mantle

Contact Hitting = Ted Willams

Clutch Hitting = Babe Ruth

Intensity/Aggressiveness = Pete Rose

Strength = Frank ThomasStamina = Jose Altuve