Cole
Gibler

LHP Cole Gibler (Blue Springs, 2024; Arkansas commit) stays put, occupying the second spot on our board as the top pitching prospect in this class. The 6-foot, 180-pound southpaw has some of the highest pitchability and competitiveness on the mound we’ve seen, consistently attacking hitters with three pitches. He turned in arguably the most dominant outing of the summer at Creekside, punching out 14 batters over a complete game shutout, scattering three hits. There, Gibler sat 84-87 mph with his fastball, topping 88 mph early, and he consistently landed a mid-70s curveball for strikes. A potential uptick in velocity given his current stuff and demeanor on the hill have Gibler headed on an upward trajectory as his junior year begins.

The top arm in Missouri’s 2024 class, Gibler absolutely dominated a quality opponent on Friday afternoon, striking out 14 batters in a complete game shutout. He’s an absolute bulldog with a clear competitive demeanor on the hill, attacking hitters with a mid-80s fastball that peaked at 88 mph early on. Though he relied primarily on his fastball, Gibler spun a mid-70s curveball as a change-of-pace offering throughout his outing, landing it for strikes in any given count. Committed to Arkansas, Gibler’s polish, mound presence, and pitchability are thoroughly advanced for his age.