AVAILABLE 2024, Starting Pitcher with experience in Australia, Belgium, and Austria
Name: Cole Jenkins
Height: 188cm
Weight: 84kg
DOB: May 24, 1996
Date Available: March 1, 2023
Will Pay FlightBats: L
Throws: L
Positions: OF, SP, RP, RF, CF, LF
Positions (alt): OF, SP, RP
College: Drury University
Personal
Cole is a lefthanded pitcher with a fastball that is consistently in the high-80s (mph) and has reached the low 90s. His Rapsodo reports show that his fastball has an average spin rate of 2,400 with more than 20 inches of vertical break. He also features a slider and change-up that average in the high-70s to low-80s (mph). He also can throw from a submarine arm slot.
He has both started and relieved during his collegiate career, so he offers some versatility. He says, “I’m aware of the type of mentality and preparation necessary for each role.” During the 2021 Belgian season, Cole helped the Brasschaat Braves to an appearance in the Belgian Finals while maintaining a 2.14 era and collecting 7 wins along the way.
Cole is a very good athlete. He reports having an 11 foot broad jump and a 36-inch vertical leap, and he has good speed. While playing in the Belgian First Division, he managed a batting average of .413 and OBP of .635 (Both of which led the league).
He is a hard worker and persistent, having battled through significant injuries (Tommy John surgery and a broken elbow) early in his college career.
Cole also has experience coaching at several youth camps.
Career Highlights
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Helped lead Lyon College to the conference championship in 2017
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Started the championship game.
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Helped lead Lyon to another conference regular-season title in 2018.
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Team captain
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4-2 record with 47 strikeouts in 44 innings
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4-0 record and 2.62 ERA in 2017 collegiate summer league
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In 2018 collegiate summer league, led division with a 1.35 ERA and had a 0.83 WHIP
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1-0 with 2.25 ERA in 2020 collegiate summer league
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During fall 2020 season at Drury University, had an ERA of 0.00 and averaged two strikeouts per inning
Overseas Goals
Cole says that baseball has changed his life “through experiences and relationships. I’m extremely grateful for the opportunities this sport has given me and the idea of continuing to do what I love amid another culture has always been a dream of mine. I can contribute to a team overseas on the field and off the field, and ultimately, I hope to give back to a game that has given me so much.
Articles/Recognitions
- Cole Jenkins Signs with ASU Baseball
- Cole Jenkins Signs with AStat
- https://www.mlb.com/player/cole-jenkins-684781?stats=career-r-pitching-minors&year=2023
- https://astateredwolves.com/sports/baseball/roster/cole-jenkins/3362
- https://dutchbaseballhangout.blog/2021/06/30/brasschaat-braves-add-two-us-players-to-roster/
Video
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
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Coach | Okotoks Dawgs | Youth Camps | ||
Coach | Arkansas State Red Wolves | Youth Camps | ||
Coach | Liberal Bee Jays | Youth Camps | ||
Coach | Drury Panthers | Youth Camps |
Stats
Pro/Overseas Batting
Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
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2021 | Brasschaat | - | 63 | 21 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 3 | .413 | .635 | .540 |
2022 | Fredericton | 26 | 42 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | - | 3 | - | .333 | .462 | .429 |
2023 | Metrostars | 19 | 45 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | .289 | .448 | .422 |
2023 PO | Metrostars | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Pro/Overseas Pitching
Year | Team | ERA | GS | CG | IP | H | SO | BB | HBP | R | ER | Wins | Losses | SV | WHIP |
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2021 (1st Half) | Brasschaat | 0.73 | - | - | 37 | 9 | 59 | 24 | - | - | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.89 |
2021 (2nd Half) | Brasschaat | 7.25 | 6 | 0 | 22.1 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2.15 |
2022 | Fredericton | 5.87 | - | - | 31.0 | 34 | 24 | 42 | - | 30 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2.452 |
2023 RS | Metrostars | 7.31 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.90 |
College/Amateur Pitching
Year | Team | ERA | GS | CG | IP | H | SO | BB | HBP | R | ER | Wins | Losses | SV | WHIP |
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2017 | Lyon | 4.34 | 11 | 1 | 56 | 52 | 54 | 43 | 6 | 34 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1.70 |
2017 | BeeJays | 2.62 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 32 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.54 |
2018 | Lyon | 6.25 | 10 | 0 | 44.2 | 46 | 47 | 39 | 4 | 37 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1.90 |
2018 | Okotoks | 1.35 | 2 | 0 | 13.1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.83 |
2020 | Hastings | 2.25 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.75 |
2021 | Drury | 7.88 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.38 |