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Player Spotlight: RHP Cole Gacke (Liberty North, 2016)

November 9, 2015

Shon Plack
Missouri Scouting Director

Cole Gacke (Liberty North, 2016) Gacke is a 6-foot-1 225-pound right-handed pitcher.

Gacke touched 86 mph with fastball, sat mainly 83-84 mph at the Top Prospect Games in August and was 83-85 mph at the Class of 2016 Games in June.

Gacke has an over the top release, downhill plane, inline stride, aggressive down the mound, strikes at bottom of zone, 11-to-5 curveball at 69-71 mph, late/sharp action.  Change-up at 72-75 mph, near fastball arm speed, arm side sink. 

Gacke walked two and struck out three in game action the Top Prospect Games in August, and was a big part of Liberty North's 27-7 team that won the District Championship.  Currently Gacke is preparing for his senior season and taking visits to area colleges.  Here is a closer look at Cole Gacke's recruiting process.

PBR: Are you looking for anything in particular in a school? (Example: high academics, certain academic program, local, etc.)

Gacke: I am looking for a school that has an academic program that will allow me to pursue a degree in education. I am also looking for a school with a reputable baseball program.  My hope is to find a program with strong coaching that allows me to grow as a pitcher and player.

PBR: How did you do your junior year? What were your high school statistics? And how did your team do? Name some players that will play a key role for Liberty North in 2016.

Gacke: I was a starting pitcher for the Varsity team.  I went 6-0 with a .41 ERA. I pitched 25 consecutive innings without giving up a run to start the season. I averaged more than 1 strikeout per inning.  I earned 2nd Team All Conference as a Pitcher.  As a team we exceeded expectations by winning districts. Jake Bartshe, Josh Winkel, Jack DeGarmo, James Parry, as well as myself will play key roles for the team in 2016.

PBR: What are you goals for your senior season?

Gacke: I believe that with the returning pitching staff that we have we should have the opportunity to make a run at state. My personal goal is to work hard, refine my pitching skills, be a team leader, and earn 1st Team All Conference.

PBR: What travel team do you play for? Are you playing fall ball with a team?

Gacke: KC Rage.  We completed our fall ball season in October. My head Coach is Kyle McCune (assistant baseball coach at Staley HS).

PBR: Do you play any other sports?

Gacke: No. I am a student coach for the Liberty North Varsity Basketball Team

PBR: What are your ACT and GPA?

Gacke: My GPA is 2.8.  I took the ACT on Oct. 24 2015 and waiting on these results.

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