A. J. Cole
Born: 1/5/1992 in Winter Springs, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2015-04-28 | Final Game: 2021-05-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Andrew Jordan Cole
Biography
A. J. Cole, born in 1992, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 2015 to 2021. Known for his strikeout capability and competitive spirit on the mound, Cole finished his career with a record of 14-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.51. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, he recorded 208 strikeouts and secured 4 saves, demonstrating his versatility and effectiveness as a pitcher.
Cole's career unfolded during a time when the game saw a significant emphasis on pitching analytics and strategy, influencing the evolution of how pitchers approached their craft. He played for several teams, showcasing his skills in various roles, from starting pitcher to reliever. His contributions to the game have been noted not only for his statistics but also for his resilient playing style, which resonated with fans and aspiring players alike. After retiring in 2021, A. J. Cole left behind a legacy marked by determination and an impact on the teams he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 10 | 109 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 205.3 | 213 | 103 | 39 | 82 | 208 | 4.51 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.3 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 5.79 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | WAS | NL | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.3 | 37 | 22 | 14 | 39 | 5.17 | -529.3 |
| 2017 | WAS | NL | 3 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.0 | 51 | 22 | 27 | 44 | 3.81 | -1101.2 |
| 2018 | NYY | AL | 3 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 39 | 18 | 16 | 49 | 4.26 | - |
| 2018 | WAS | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 13.06 | -1648.2 |
| 2019 | CLE | AL | 3 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26.0 | 31 | 11 | 8 | 30 | 3.81 | 441.5 |
| 2020 | TOR | AL | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23.3 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 3.09 | 86.5 |
| 2021 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1.12 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.115 | 0.179 | 0.231 | 0.409 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | WAS | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | WAS | NL | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | WAS | NL | 11 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | NYY | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | WAS | NL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CLE | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | TOR | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | TOR | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ALWC1 | TOR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 54.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ALWC1 | TOR | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 54.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 109 | 19 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | WAS | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | WAS | P | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | WAS | P | 11 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | NYA | P | 28 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | WAS | P | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | CLE | P | 25 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | TOR | P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | TOR | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 109 |