He’s not on any award watch lists. He’s not the first name broadcasters mention when talking about Oregon’s star-studded lineup. He’s not going to lead the team in extra-base hits. But every team should get itself a Ryan Cooney. The Ducks’ second baseman isn’t jumping off the statsheet or turning heads at PK Park, but that’s not his game. He’s incredibly self-aware of the strengths he has that led Oregon head coach Mark Wasikowski to call Cooney an MVP of the squad. Near the bottom of the lineup, tucked behind huge names like Mason Neville, Jacob Walsh and Maddox Molony sits Cooney. A true team player, plus-300 hitter, steal threat, RBI machine and maybe the toughest out in the Ducks’ lineup. Read more on our website. 📝 ice_ice_brady35 📸 juliamassa._