Zach Cole
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2025-2026)
Zach Cole is an outfielder who has played in Major League Baseball since 2025 for the Houston Astros, a span of 2 seasons. In 34 career games, he has hit .204 with 20 hits, 7 home runs, and 19 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 163.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2025-09-12
Full name: Zachary Robert Cole
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 98 | 13 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 41 | .204 | .257 | .449 | .706 | 163 |
Career AVG .204 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.
Career OBP .257 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.
Career SLG .449 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — +11.7% above league average.
Career OPS .706 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | HOU | AL | 15 | 47 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 20 | .255 | — | — | — | — | 163.4 |
| 2026 | HOU | AL | 19 | 51 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 21 | .157 | .243 (-36%) | .318 (-41%) | .400 (-12%) | .718 (-25%) | 0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 34 | 98 | 13 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 41 | .204 | — | — | — | — | 163 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (15 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | .235 |
| Away | 9 | 30 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 7 | .267 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | HOU | LAA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025-09-27 | HOU | LAA | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-26 | HOU | LAA | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-25 | HOU | OAK | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-24 | HOU | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-23 | HOU | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-21 | HOU | SEA | L | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-20 | HOU | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-19 | HOU | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-17 | HOU | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Zach Cole
- What years did Zach Cole play?
- Zach Cole played in Major League Baseball from 2025 to 2026.
- Was Zach Cole a pitcher?
- No. Zach Cole was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Zach Cole hit?
- Zach Cole hit 7 career home runs with 20 hits.
- What was Zach Cole's career batting average?
- Zach Cole batted .204 over his career, with 20 hits in 98 at bats.
- How many RBI did Zach Cole have?
- Zach Cole drove in 19 runs in his career.
- Is Zach Cole in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Zach Cole has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.