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Gatorade 2024 - 2025: Player of the Year

Baseball - Kentucky

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BASEBALL

Cole McLean

LHP/OF
TAYLOR COUNTY HS
CAMPBELLSVILLE, KENTUCKY
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

.12

ERA

119

Strikeouts

.354

Batting Average

6

Home Runs
“Cole McLean is exactly the kind of player you want leading your team on the field. His mental toughness on the mound combined with his natural ability makes him a threat to any opponent. Most importantly, he has a tremendous work ethic. He puts in much or more time than any of his teammates and encourages them to match his effort to elevate the program and drive success.”
Brandon Gupton
Head Coach - Taylor County High
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Athletic Excellence

At the time of his selection, the 6-foot-2, 175-pound junior left-handed pitcher and outfielder had led the Cardinals (24-6) to a berth in the regional postseason tournament. McLean compiled a record of 9-0 on the mound with a 0.12 ERA and 119 strikeouts in 57 innings pitched, holding opposing hitters to a .082 batting average through 30 games. The state’s No. 3 ranked player in the Class of 2026 by Perfect Game, he also batted .354 with six home runs, 30 runs scored, 22 RBI and a 1.044 OPS. 

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Academic Achievement

McLean has maintained a 3.52 GPA in the classroom. He has verbally committed to play baseball on scholarship at the University of Tennessee beginning in the fall of 2026.

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Exemplary Character

An active member of the Future Farmers of America, McLean has raised two acres of sweet corn in the summer as part of his Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) project. He has also volunteered locally on behalf of Hometown Connect, delivering meals to those in need, and as a youth baseball coach.