Cole Freeman Stats & Scouting Report

AB	1751
AVG	.276
OBP	.347
SLG	.375
HR	19

Full name Cole Sean Freeman
Born 09/27/1994 in Metairie, LA
Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Louisiana State
Drafted in the 4th round (133rd overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2017 (signed for $150,000).

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In his two years at Louisiana State, Freeman has shown what he is--a contact-oriented hitter with limited power but a short swing and an ability to get on base by whatever means necessary. He's shown the same strengths with a wood bat; he led the Cape Cod League with a .374 batting average in 2016. Freeman steps toward the plate in his swing, which explains the 19 hit-by-pitches he's used this year to boost his on-base percentage. He uses his 70 speed well on the basepaths. There's no power at all in his bat and no projection for future power which leads most scouts to see him as a future utilityman who can play second, third and the outfield and maybe even fill in at shortstop in an emergency. As a senior, he's a money saving signing, but one where the team can feel they are getting a legitimate player in the process.

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TRACK RECORD: Freeman helped lead LSU to the 2017 College World Series finals, but a right wrist injury limited him in Omaha and delayed his professional debut until the next season. He's a grinder who doesn't have much power but draws walks and steals bases.

SCOUTING REPORT: Though Freeman was named the Carolina League's postseason all-star second baseman, he struggled with his throwing so much in the infield that he played mostly center field in the second half at Potomac. He's still working on his routes in the outfield, but he has plus running speed and the all-out drive needed to play in center with more time and reps. Freeman has impressive contact ability and bat-to-ball skills, which scouts like and believe could allow him to become a top-of-the-order, cataylst type hitter, but he has well below-average raw power and is unlikely to ever turn into a real home run threat. The extra-base hits he does get will come from line drives in the gap and his speed more than real power.

THE FUTURE: The more versatility Freeman can show, the better. He'll have a shot at the major leagues, especially in a utility role. His fine season in the Carolina League has him on track to play at Double-A Harrisburg. He'll likely split time between second base and center field again but his throwing accuracy has to improve for him to stick in the infield.

Draft Prospects

In his two years at Louisiana State, Freeman has shown what he is--a contact-oriented hitter with limited power but a short swing and an ability to get on base by whatever means necessary. He's shown the same strengths with a wood bat; he led the Cape Cod League with a .374 batting average in 2016. Freeman steps toward the plate in his swing, which explains the 19 hit-by-pitches he's used this year to boost his on-base percentage. He uses his 70 speed well on the basepaths. There's no power at all in his bat and no projection for future power which leads most scouts to see him as a future utilityman who can play second, third and the outfield and maybe even fill in at shortstop in an emergency. As a senior, he's a money saving signing, but one where the team can feel they are getting a legitimate player in the process.

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Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Washington Nationals in 2020

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: Freeman helped lead LSU to the 2017 College World Series finals, but a right wrist injury limited him in Omaha and delayed his professional debut until the next season. He’s a grinder who doesn’t have much power but draws walks and steals bases.

SCOUTING REPORT: Though Freeman was named the Carolina League’s postseason all-star second baseman, he struggled with his throwing so much in the infield that he played mostly center field in the second half at Potomac. He’s still working on his routes in the outfield, but he has plus running speed and the all-out drive needed to play in center with more time and reps. Freeman has impressive contact ability and bat-to-ball skills, which scouts like and believe could allow him to become a top-of-the-order, cataylst type hitter, but he has well below-average raw power and is unlikely to ever turn into a real home run threat. The extra-base hits he does get will come from line drives in the gap and his speed more than real power.

THE FUTURE: The more versatility Freeman can show, the better. He’ll have a shot at the major leagues, especially in a utility role. His fine season in the Carolina League has him on track to play at Double-A Harrisburg. He’ll likely split time between second base and center field again but his throwing accuracy has to improve for him to stick in the infield.
TRACK RECORD: Freeman helped lead LSU to the 2017 College World Series finals, but a right wrist injury limited him in Omaha and delayed his professional debut until the next season. He's a grinder who doesn't have much power but draws walks and steals bases.

SCOUTING REPORT: Though Freeman was named the Carolina League's postseason all-star second baseman, he struggled with his throwing so much in the infield that he played mostly center field in the second half at Potomac. He's still working on his routes in the outfield, but he has plus running speed and the all-out drive needed to play in center with more time and reps. Freeman has impressive contact ability and bat-to-ball skills, which scouts like and believe could allow him to become a top-of-the-order, cataylst type hitter, but he has well below-average raw power and is unlikely to ever turn into a real home run threat. The extra-base hits he does get will come from line drives in the gap and his speed more than real power.

THE FUTURE: The more versatility Freeman can show, the better. He'll have a shot at the major leagues, especially in a utility role. His fine season in the Carolina League has him on track to play at Double-A Harrisburg. He'll likely split time between second base and center field again but his throwing accuracy has to improve for him to stick in the infield.