Cole Prosek
| Cole Prosek | |
|---|---|
| Chicago White Sox | |
| Second baseman | |
| Born: June 14, 2007 Neenah, Wisconsin | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Cole Arthur Prosek (born June 14, 2007) is an American professional baseball second baseman in the Chicago White Sox organization.
Amateur career
[edit]Prosek attended Magnolia Heights School in Senatobia, Mississippi, where he played baseball. He committed to play college baseball at the University of Mississippi for the Ole Miss Rebels.[1][2] He batted .462 with 16 home runs and 37 RBI as a junior in 2025.[3] During the summer, he played in the Perfect Game All-American Classic at Petco Park and was named the game's MVP.[4] As a senior in 2026, Prosek batted .595 with 18 home runs and 79 RBI and was named the Mississippi Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year.[5] He pitched a complete game and hit a home run in the MAIS Class 4A Division I State Championship, helping lead Magnolia Heights to their eighth straight title.[6][7] Following the end of his high school career, he was invited to attend the 2026 MLB Draft Combine at Chase Field.[8]
Professional career
[edit]Prosek was considered a top prospect for the 2026 Major League Baseball draft.[9] He was selected by the Chicago White Sox with the 41st overall pick.[10] He signed with the team for $3.25 million.[11]
References
[edit]- ↑ Bakken, Bob (November 13, 2025). "Magnolia Heights celebrates seven athletes signing". DeSoto County News. Retrieved 2026-06-12.
- ↑ "Rebel baseball lands a commitment from 2026 prospect Cole Prosek". 247Sports. Retrieved 2026-06-12.
- ↑ Chavez, Michael. "Meet the Clarion Ledger's Mississippi high school Large Class all-state baseball teams for 2025". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 2026-06-12.
- ↑ "Prosek wins MVP at All-American Classic". Perfect Game. Retrieved 2026-06-12.
- ↑ Chavez, Michael. "Magnolia Heights' Cole Prosek named Gatorade Mississippi baseball player of the year". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 2026-06-12.
- ↑ Shields, Brandon (May 13, 2026). "Prosek pitches gem, homers as Magnolia Heights claims 8th straight MAIS title". Capital Sports. Retrieved 2026-06-12.
- ↑ Chavez, Michael. "How Ole Miss baseball signee Cole Prosek led Magnolia Heights to 8th straight MAIS title". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 2026-06-12.
- ↑ Chavez, Michael. "Three Mississippi high school baseball players invited to 2026 MLB Draft combine". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
- ↑ Collazo, Carlos (April 29, 2026). "Risers, Fallers & New Additions To The April 2026 MLB Draft Rankings Update". Baseball America. Retrieved 2026-06-12.
- ↑ Hutchens, Sam. "Ole Miss signee Cole Prosek picked by Chicago White Sox in 2026 MLB Draft". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 2026-07-11.
- ↑ "White Sox announce signings of the 2026 draft picks they're going to sign - Sox Machine". soxmachine.com. July 17, 2026. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
External Links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)
