Jacob Cole

Position:
Right Handed Pitcher
Height:
6-3
Weight:
230
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Tucson, AZ
High School:
Sahuaro

Sahuaro High School
Drafted in the 24th round (736th overall) by the Texas Rangers • Coached by Mark Chandler at Sahuaro High School • Strike-thrower with an outstanding sinking fastball that reaches the low 90s • Can also swing bat with power • Ranked as the No. 1 prospect in Arizona by Perfect Game and No. 4 by Rivals • Also rated No. 49 nationally by Perfect Game • Named 4A Division 1 Player of the Year • All-Southern Arizona Player of the Year • Earned first-team all-star honors from the Arizona Daily Star and Tuscon Citizen in 2009 after claiming second-team honors in 2008 • Two-year team captain • Also a standout hockey player that was drafted by the WHL's Portland Winterhawks in the 2006 supplemental player draft • Also played football • Member of the National Honor Society and an honor roll student.

Personal
Jacob Ross Cole is the son of Ross and Lee Ann Cole • Born Sept. 11, 1991 in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. • Has one brother • Father played football at New Mexico State • Has not declared a major at Carolina.