• Full name Cole Christopher True McDonald
  • Born 03/11/1997 in New Hampton, IA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 218 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School Iowa
  • Drafted in the 15th round (466th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2019 (signed for $1,000).
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    The Friday starter for Iowa, McDonald had a 3.86 ERA through his first 10 starts this year. He is very competitive and throws a four-pitch mix. He pitches with a 90-92 mph fastball. His secondary pitchers are fringe-average to average as well and he throws a lot of strikes.

Career Transactions

  • Corpus Christi Hooks activated RHP Cole McDonald.
  • RHP Cole McDonald assigned to Corpus Christi Hooks from Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
  • Sugar Land Space Cowboys activated RHP Cole McDonald from the 7-day injured list.
  • Sugar Land Space Cowboys placed RHP Cole McDonald on the 7-day injured list retroactive to April 20, 2024.
  • Houston Astros invited non-roster RHP Cole McDonald to spring training.
  • RHP Cole McDonald assigned to Corpus Christi Hooks from Asheville Tourists.
  • RHP Cole McDonald assigned to Corpus Christi Hooks from Asheville Tourists.
  • RHP Cole McDonald roster status changed by Houston Astros.
  • RHP Cole McDonald assigned to Houston Astros.

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