12/10/2023 - National Showcase - Thousand Oaks, CA Cole is a strong 3B who has a promising future on the diamond. At 3B, defensive abilities are well above average as he displays clean / smooth actions. Feet are active as he displays proper footwork as he works to square ground balls and plays through with his body. Glove action is clean and presents out front. He utilizes his foot quickness in covering a lot of ground. Throws are accurate with on line carry (91 mph velocity) across the diamond. At the plate, he continues to shine, displaying solid hitting abilities with outstanding power potential through an athletic setup. Hands are quick (81 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap-to-gap pop. Lower half works well through the swing with an aggressive hip turn. With 2 years to further develop, Cole has a lot of potential and will get looks from the collegiate coaches as he continues to progress his game.