Posted: Dec 04, 2018
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara baseball announced the third member of its incoming recruiting class for the 2019-20 season, Cole Kitchen. The two-way player currently attends El Camino Real Charter High in Woodland Hills, Calif.
"I chose Santa Clara because I believe that I will be in good hands with the coaching staff. They will give me the guidance to develop and unlock my greatest potential as a baseball player. In addition, I loved the campus and I feel that the smaller environment can only be a benefit by allowing me to have a more personal learning experience," said Kitchen.
Kitchen who plays for one of the premier college development program with the Garciaparra Baseball Group in the summer and fall, hit .337/.472/.551 in 98 at-bats for El Camino Real Charter High last season. On the mound, the right-hander struck out 13 batters in 12.2 innings and did not issue a walk. In the classroom, Kitchen is a commended student for the National Merit Scholarship program.
"Cole is very interesting because he can do a little bit of everything. He is a two-way player – a pitcher and an outfielder. He is very good at both but right now we are not sure what he is best at. He plays center field and is a left-handed hitter but he's really come on the past summer as a pitcher as his velocity picked up. So I think he has a chance to make an impact for us in both positions," said Broncos head coach Rusty Filter.
Our next future Bronco, Eamonn Lance, will be announced the week of Dec. 10.
2019-20 Signees
Coleman Brigman - Release
Jared Feikes - Release