Left-handed Pitcher with Russian National Team and European Experience, Seeking Opportunity for 2022 Season
Name: Victor Cole II
Height: 180cm
Weight: 100kg
DOB: July 28, 1994
Date Available: March 7, 2022
Bats: L
Throws: L
Positions: SP
Positions (alt): RP
College: Liberty University
Personal
The velocities on Victor’s pitches range in the high 80s (fastball), mid to high 80s (two-seam fastball), high 60s to mid-70s (changeup), low to mid-70s (curve), high 80s to low 80s (slider), and high 60s (screwball).
Victor offers the versatility of being a starter or reliever, depending on a team’s needs.
Victor says, “I am a high-energy player that leads by example. I keep the energy high but have an easy and professional manner. I am always available to help my teammates further their knowledge and perspectives of the game.”
Career Highlights
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Tallahassee Community College (Florida, USA)
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Voted Fireman of the Year/ Best Reliever in the Panhandle Conference 2013 (5-0, 0.56 ERA), 2014
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Voted 1st-team all-conference in 2013
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Voted 1st-team all-state
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Voted college’s male scholar of the year, 2014
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Liberty University
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3rd-best career earned-run average (2.56)
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Averaged almost a strikeout per inning over two seasons
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2.89 earned-run average and 1.14 WHIP over two seasons
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German First Bundesliga
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2020 season strikeout leader (64 in just 38.2 innings)
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Starting pitcher for Russian national team in European championships
Coaching
Victor has been a youth coach in his hometown of Memphis, TN, and he is also currently assisting with 13-and-under players at the Rhine Neckar Baseball School in Mannheim, Germany. In addition, he is helping the Mannheim Tornados organize weekly pitching-plan structures (bullpens, preparation, etc).
Overseas Goals
Victor enjoys being overseas “because I enjoy connecting with people who share the same passion for baseball. I like learning about the level of play in each different country and making meaningful connections and long-lasting memories.”
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
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2019-20 | Coach | Process Baseball | Youth | Started my own baseball development brand in my hometown, Memphis TN, where I was coaching 11u baseball and training middle school and high school athletes |
2021 | Coach | Mannheim Tornados | Youth | Currently I am assisting coaching with the Rhine Neckar Baseball School here in Mannheim, Germany, ages 13u. Also assisting the Mannheim Tornados with organizing pitching plan structure throughout the week (bullpens, preparation, etc). |