Nicholls State University

2008 (Freshman): Appeared in 13 games and made nine starts in his freshman campaign at Nicholls ... Turned in a 3-1 record and posted a 4.44 earned run average (25 ER/50.2 IP) ... Tied for the team lead in wins and finished third in innings pitched ... Made his collegiate debut by making the start, and earning the win, against LSU-Alexandria on March 4 ... Allowed two hits and struck out three over 4.0 shutout innings ... Was one of eight pitchers to see action in a win at No. 1 LSU on April 25, recorded one strikeout in 1.0 perfect innings of relief ... Went 3-0 with a 4.25 ERA (14 ER/29.2 IP) over his first nine appearances ... Went 2-1 with a 4.14 ERA (19 ER/41.1 IP) as a starter and 1-0 with a 5.79 ERA (6 ER/9.1 IP) out of the bullpen ... Worked a career-high 7.0 innings in a start against Texas-San Antonio on April 26, limiting the Roadrunners to four earned runs on seven hits. Prior to Nicholls- At Sulphur High School: Named First Team All-District as a senior ... Honorable Mention All-District as a junior. Personal: Full name is Ryan Louis Cooper ... Born April 26, 1990 in Menomee, Wis. ... Son of Terrell & Paula Cooper ... One sibling: Kade (11) ... Majoring in accounting.