Cole Carlon
| Cole Carlon | |
|---|---|
| Toronto Blue Jays | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 20, 2005 Tempe, Arizona, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference |
Cole Alexander Carlon (born May 20, 2005) is an American baseball pitcher in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He played college baseball for the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Amateur career
[edit]Carlon attended Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, Arizona.[1] As a senior, he went 8–2 with a 1.95 earned run average (ERA) and 90 strikeouts over 61.0 innings. He also hit .375 with five home runs. He committed to his hometown Arizona State University to play college baseball.[2]
As a freshman at Arizona State in 2024, Carlon pitched in 26 games with two starts and went 3–1 with a 7.52 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 40+2⁄3 innings. As a sophomore in 2025, he appeared in 29 games going 3–1 with a 3.33 ERA and 86 strikeouts in 54 innings.[3] In 2025, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[4] After being a relief pitcher during his first two seasons, Carlon transitioned to becoming the team's ace for his 2026 junior year.[5][6]
Professional career
[edit]Carlon was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays 39th overall in the 2026 Major League Baseball draft.[7][8][9] On July 17, 2026, he signed with Blue Jays for a signing bonus of $2.4 million.[10][11]
References
[edit]- ↑ McManaman, Bob (2026-05-20). "How 2 local stars helped Arizona State baseball's resurgence | Opinion". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ O'Connor, Kolton (2026-02-27). "Homegrown talents fuel Arizona State baseball team's hot start". Cronkite News. Archived from the original on 2026-03-02. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ ASU baseball looks to improve 2025 season with revamped squad
- ↑ "Cole Carlon". capecodleague.com. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
- ↑ McManaman, Bob (2026-02-12). "Bloomquist, ASU baseball have No. 1 starter as opener nears | Opinion". The Arizona Republic. Archived from the original on 2026-02-14. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ O'Connor, Kolton (2026-02-13). "Former Little League teammates Brody Sexton, Cole Klecker meet". Cronkite News. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "Arizona State Lefthander Cole Carlon To Start Friday vs. West Virginia". 2026-05-22. Archived from the original on 2026-07-18. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
- ↑ Goodall, Rees (2026-02-21). "'Stay relentless:' Carlon battles through adversity along path to one-run outing". Cronkite Sports. Archived from the original on 2026-07-18. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
- ↑ Pontes, Geoff (2026-04-21). "Cole Carlon Climbing 2026 MLB Draft Boards With 100 MPH Fastball | College Baseball Data Leaders". Baseball America. Archived from the original on 2026-05-19. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ Matheson, Keegan (2026-07-17). "Blue Jays, top pick Carlon agree to deal just below slot value (source)". MLB.com. Archived from the original on 2026-07-18. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ Stinar, Ben (2026-07-17). "Toronto Blue Jays Sign Pitcher To $2.4 Million Deal Before White Sox Series". Heavy. Archived from the original on 2026-07-18. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Arizona State Sun Devils bio