Collegiate Shortstop, 2B/3B and Contact Hitter *SIGNED in Frontier League 2024*
Name: Cole Parker
Height: 179cm
Weight: 85kg
DOB: December 1, 2001
Date Available: August 29, 2023
Will Pay FlightBats: L
Throws: R
Positions: SS
Positions (alt): 2B, 3B
College: Western Oklahoma State College; Montreat College
Personal
100mph exit velo (wood bat, in game). Gap to gap, line drive hitter with a left-center approach. Sure handed infielder with good range, great instincts and a + arm.
My experience at my secondary positions is extensive. My junior college was widely known for having great shortstops, so we all moved around the infield.
I am a lead by example guy. I am always the first one to the ballpark, and help my teammates whenever possible. I like to discuss baseball, especially hitting, with my teammates and get to know their perspectives. I want us to learn from each other. While at my junior college, Western Oklahoma State, I went so far as to learn Spanish so I could better communicate and identify with my Dominican, Puerto Rican, and other Latino and Carribean born teammates. I now speak conversational Spanish. I have been called a “cage rat” or some variation of the term on every team I have ever played. When my teammates need someone to get extra work in with, I am the first, and usually last, call. I like to get a lot of reps pre-game, because being fully prepared helps me feel confident when I step out onto the field.
Career highlights
Ranked 11th at MLB Breakthrough Series. 2022 South Florida Collegiate Baseball League All-Star.
Overseas Goals
My main goal is to advance my baseball career and move into a pro league in the US. I believe baseball overseas is a great avenue to do this, as it will provide me with pro experience. As an added bonus, I want to experience countries and cultures outside of the United States, and help grow baseball as a global game.
Playing Experience
Stats
College/Amateur Batting
Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | Western Oklahoma State College | 7 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | .136 | .174 | .182 |
2022 | West Boca Snappers | 35 | 80 | 15 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 26 | 5 | 1 | .250 | .351 | .325 |
2023 | Montreat College | 19 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .231 | .412 | .308 |
Video Highlights
Testimonials
Additional Info
Playing preferences: Europe Semi-pro (ie. Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, France etc.), Europe Pro (Italy, The Netherlands), Australia Pro (Australian Baseball League), Asia Pro (Japan, Korea, Taiwan), Latin America pro (Guatemala, Colombia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, DR, etc)
Living preferences: Private living arrangement (apartment to self), Shared living arrangement, own bedroom, Shared living arrangement, shared bedroom, Host Family
Return home: I can stay as long as it takes to complete a season
Prior engagements: No
Recent injuries/illnesses: No
Traveling with a companion: No
Educational background: Associates Degree completed, 30 credits shy of Bachelors Degree.