University of Minnesota Athletics
2026 Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 12
Ethan Cole
- Position:
- Infielder
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-2 / 215
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Hometown:
- Duluth, Minn.
- High School:
- Duluth East
2025 | SENIOR (Minnesota-Duluth): Did not see any action
2024 | JUNIOR (Minnesota-Duluth): Team Captain · Played in 43 games, starting in 41 of them · Achieved a batting average of .283 over 159 at-bats · Scored 23 runs, and recorded 45 hits, including 8 doubles, 2 triples, and 10 home runs · Drove in 36 RBIs and recorded 140 putouts and 35 assists · Achieved an ERA of 2.08 over 4.1 innings pitched and threw 7 strikeouts
2023 | SOPHOMORE (Minnesota-Duluth): Started in 37 of his 40 appearances for the Bulldogs · .346 AVG, .418 OB%, 47 hits, 31 runs, 6 home runs, 31 RBI's · 0-1 record, 12.15 ERA, 6.2 IP, 8 hits, 10 runs, 9 earned runs, 3 strikeouts · 89 PO, 62 A, 6 E, .962 FLD%
2022 | FRESHMAN (Minnesota-Duluth): Appeared in 39 games for the Bulldogs, starting 29 of them · Tallied 24 hits, including 3 doubles · Drove in 7 runs while scoring 17 runs of his own · Put together a .245 average, .276 slugging percentage, and a .380 on-base percentage · Drew 18 walks and was hit by 4 pitches on the season
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Duluth East High School · played for Blizzard Baseball Academy (2018-20) · voted 2021 Preseason All-Section
PERSONAL: Son of Brandon and Gina Cole · has one sibling; Dylan · brother, Dylan, currently plays baseball at the University of Minnesota-Duluth · pursuing a Master's in Sport and Exercise Science
WHY MINNESOTA?: "I chose the University of Minnesota because of its strong baseball and academic tradition, as well as the opportunity to play at the highest level. The program's history and culture, combined with the coaching staff and facilities, create the perfect environment for me to develop as both a player and student."
2024 | JUNIOR (Minnesota-Duluth): Team Captain · Played in 43 games, starting in 41 of them · Achieved a batting average of .283 over 159 at-bats · Scored 23 runs, and recorded 45 hits, including 8 doubles, 2 triples, and 10 home runs · Drove in 36 RBIs and recorded 140 putouts and 35 assists · Achieved an ERA of 2.08 over 4.1 innings pitched and threw 7 strikeouts
2023 | SOPHOMORE (Minnesota-Duluth): Started in 37 of his 40 appearances for the Bulldogs · .346 AVG, .418 OB%, 47 hits, 31 runs, 6 home runs, 31 RBI's · 0-1 record, 12.15 ERA, 6.2 IP, 8 hits, 10 runs, 9 earned runs, 3 strikeouts · 89 PO, 62 A, 6 E, .962 FLD%
2022 | FRESHMAN (Minnesota-Duluth): Appeared in 39 games for the Bulldogs, starting 29 of them · Tallied 24 hits, including 3 doubles · Drove in 7 runs while scoring 17 runs of his own · Put together a .245 average, .276 slugging percentage, and a .380 on-base percentage · Drew 18 walks and was hit by 4 pitches on the season
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Duluth East High School · played for Blizzard Baseball Academy (2018-20) · voted 2021 Preseason All-Section
PERSONAL: Son of Brandon and Gina Cole · has one sibling; Dylan · brother, Dylan, currently plays baseball at the University of Minnesota-Duluth · pursuing a Master's in Sport and Exercise Science
WHY MINNESOTA?: "I chose the University of Minnesota because of its strong baseball and academic tradition, as well as the opportunity to play at the highest level. The program's history and culture, combined with the coaching staff and facilities, create the perfect environment for me to develop as both a player and student."
First Practice of Fall
Thursday, September 18
Weber Neels Highlights
Wednesday, May 28
Gophers (11) - Michigan State (5) Highlights
Friday, May 16
Gophers (4) - Michigan State (3) Highlights
Thursday, May 15
