Left-handed Pitcher with Russian National Team and European Experience, Seeking Opportunity for 2022 Season | Baseball Jobs Overseas

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

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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

  • Tallahassee Community College (Florida, USA)

    • Voted Fireman of the Year/ Best Reliever in the Panhandle Conference 2013 (5-0, 0.56 ERA), 2014

    • Voted 1st-team all-conference in 2013

    • Voted 1st-team all-state

    • Voted college’s male scholar of the year, 2014

  • Liberty University

    • 3rd-best career earned-run average (2.56)

    • Averaged almost a strikeout per inning over two seasons

    • 2.89 earned-run average and 1.14 WHIP over two seasons

  • German First Bundesliga

    • 2020 season strikeout leader (64 in just 38.2 innings)

  • 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

YEARSORGANIZATIONLEAGUE/DIVISIONDETAILS
2013-14 Tallahassee Community College NJCAA 2013 Closer/1st Team All Conference, Fireman of the Year, 2014 Starter/ 1st Team All State, Male Scholar Athlete of the Year
2015-16 Liberty University NCAA Weekend Starter, 3rd All-Time in Career ERA (2.56 ERA)
2019-2021 Russian National Team European Championships Starting Pitcher
2020-2021 Mannheim Tornados German Bundesliga Starting Pitcher and League Leader in Strikeouts (65 in 38.2 IP)

Coaching Experience

YEARROLEORGANIZATIONLEAGUE/DIVISIONDETAILS
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).

Stats

Pro/Overseas Pitching

Year Team ERA GS CG IP H SO BB HBP R ER Wins Losses SV WHIP
2020 Mannheim 4.19 7 0 38.2 40 65 9 2 19 18 2 5 0 1.27
2021 Mannheim 3.76 7 2 40.2 35 56 21 0 20 17 3 2 0 1.38

College/Amateur Pitching

Year Team ERA GS CG IP H SO BB HBP R ER Wins Losses SV WHIP
2015 Liberty 2.67 12 1 84.1 62 74 26 4 32 25 5 3 0 1.04
2016 Liberty 3.12 8 2 52 35 56 30 3 20 18 3 3 0 1.25

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Testimonials

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Will Thorp

Munich Haar Disciples

Victor is a dependable starter and is a big strong lefty presence on the bump. He is able to command 3+ pitches, works with a great tempo and does a good job in keeping most hitters off-balance. He has demonstrated that he is able to go deep into ball games and pitch through adversity. He’s a passionate competitor and a great team guy.

Tomas Bison

Regensburg Legionäre

A competitor, this is how I would describe him. Very determinate guy.

Good pitching repertoire, works fast with a good presence on the mound.

Every time I saw him pitch and can say he gave it all.


Additional Info

Playing preferences: Europe Semi-pro (ie. Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, France etc.), Europe Pro (Italy, The Netherlands), Australia Semi-pro (State Leagues), Australia Pro (Australian Baseball League), New Zealand Semi-pro, Asia Pro (Japan, Korea, Taiwan), Canada semi-pro (Intercounty Baseball League, NBSBL, QSBL, etc.), Latin America pro (Guatemala, Colombia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, DR, etc)

 

Living preferences: Private living arrangement (apartment to self)

 

Return home: I can stay as long as it takes to complete a season

 

Prior engagements: none.

 

Recent injuries/illnesses: none.

 

Traveling with a companion: Yes

 

Educational background: Bachelor’s Degree, Liberty University, Interdisciplinary Studies