Cole
Pettijohn

Pettijohn made one start against Evansville, pitching 6.2 innings. He allowed no runs on three hits and one walk while striking out 10 batters.

Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 188.1 pounds. Present strength, athletic build with room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Super athletic set up with rhythmic and aggressive move to the hitting position on time. Short and compact, very well sequenced swing from the ground up, tight hand path, quick turn through the ball, natural swing, efficient, ball jumps to all fields, hitterish. 73 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (88.9 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Quick trigger, short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft and clean gather/hands active feet with range.
Athletic Testing: 6.91 runner in the 60-yard dash; 32.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 78.75 Edge Score.

INF Cole Pettijohn (East Troy, 2028): Boasts an athletic 6-foot, 185-pound frame with present strength and room to add size. The right-handed hitter utilizes a well-sequenced operation with a path that is short, fast, and direct to the zone, allowing the ball to jump to all fields with a natural feel. He produced a max EV of 99 mph and an average EV of 88.9 mph, pairing with 73.0 mph average bat speed and 10.0 g of rotational acceleration. The underclassman also showcased standout explosiveness, clocking a 6.91 in the 60-yard dash and leading the entire event with a 32.3-inch peak vertical jump. Defensively, he pairs active feet and soft hands with a quick trigger, and throws across the infield were measured at 89 mph, the defense looked like he could be capable of playing quality or better defense at either spot on the left-side of the infield.

Cole Pettijohn, East Troy (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-11, 179-pounds. Wiry, athletic build with some strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, bat wiggle, minimal toe-tap stride. Short to the baseball, direct path, ball jumps with easy bat-speed 71.9 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 312' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Short arm action, multiple slots.
Defense: Plays with some bounce, attacks the baseball, soft hands, clean double play turn, reliable hands.
ATH: 7.03 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.95 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 30.70 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 74.93 Edge Score

+ Cole Pettijohn, INF (East Troy): Strong 5-foot-11, 178-pounds with more room left in his frame. He started off the day running a 7.04 60-yard dash, and then put up a strong round of BP, maxing out at 97.2 mph on the day. There is little movement in his actions pre-swing, as the rising sophomore operates with a slight toe-tap trigger, works his weight back heavily during the load, and has serious bat speed through the zone. Pettijohn has active feet leading up to receiving the ball, fielding with confidence and soft hands repeatedly.

+ INF Cole Pettijohn (East Troy, 2028) continues to impress and open eyes with the skill and talent. The freshman showcased a natural swing and was hitting rockets throughout his round and reached 91 mph max exit velocity which is a solid number for a freshman with a 5-foot-10, 169 pounds projectable frame. With the glove, Pettijohn showcased natural feel to play the middle infield and was up to 82 mph across with accuracy and carry. The athleticism was certainly on display with a 7.23 seconds 60 yard dash, and he jumped 26.9 inches. Cole Pettijohn is only going to get stronger and more athletic which provides sky high ceiling for the 2028 prospect.

Cole Pettijohn, East Troy (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-10, 169-pounds. Well-proportioned and projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, leg lift trigger, athletic. Well sequenced swing, serious hand and bat speed through the hitting zone, ball jumps off bat, hitter's hands. 65.7 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.0 mph. 274' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Hand to ear, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Rounds the baseball, natural look, quick hand to chest gather.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 58.6 Edge Score

Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, quicker toe tap, short and controlled stride some aggression to footstrike. Short, quick and direct to ball, easy bat speed, middle/opposite field approach.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Loose and whippy arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, active feet that cover ground.
ATH: 8.00 runner in the 60.

INF Cole Pettijohn (East Troy Middle, 2028) was one of the big winners of the day. Pettijohn had the loudest round of the event and recorded an event best max exit velocity of 89.2 mph and also registered the best average exit velocity of the day at 82.7 mph. He also hit a ball 325 feet which was 27 feet further than the next closest participant. In the infield, Pettijohn showcased soft hands and threw the ball 75 mph across the infield which was the second best velocity of the day.