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Cole van den Helder '16 Recruiting Profile
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February 2015
November 2014
September 2014Personal Statement
I am athletic and grew up playing multiple sports, and during my freshman year I became focused and serious about baseball. My goal is to play baseball at a division college and beyond. I work hard, learn quickly, and am very coachable. The evaluations I received from the Big 3 of the West and San Diego State University baseball showcases was that I have good command of all my pitches, good lines and angles, and a projectable body. On 12/6/14 I was placed on the Top Prospect Team at the Perfect Game (National Underclass West Showcase). "Ran his fastball up to 86 mph from a low three quarters arm slot, loose arm action, deep curveball and good tumble to changeup". I am lucky enough to have a former major league pitcher, David Wells as my head coach, and to have the opportunity to learn and grow under his instruction.
I know the importance of caring for my arm and take the responsibility of leading stretching and strengthening exercises for my teammates. To get stronger, I work out at the gym on pitcher-specific exercises.
My current GPA is 4.11. I am taking honors and AP classes my junior year and will succeed in a competitive college. I love throwing a baseball, doing well in school and the feeling of being successful.
Point Loma High School Baseball Schedule
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Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- Varsity Starter
- 1 year
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #14
Individual Awards
- Pitcher of the year, 1st Team All-Conference
- 2014 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2015 San Diego Longhorns (U18)
- 2015 Solana Beach Cardinals (U18 2015-2016)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- David Wells
- Private Coach
- Patrick Edwards
- Private Coach
- Justin James
Events
- Camp/Event
- Under Armour South West
- 7/31/15 to 8/04/15
- With Solana Beach Cardinals
- Camp/Event
- Stanford All Star
- 6/28/15 to 7/01/15
- Camp/Event
- USA National Team Championships
- 6/19/15 to 6/25/15
- With San Diego Longhorns
- Camp/Event
- California Baseball Coaches Association- Junior State Showcase
- 6/06/15 to 6/07/15
- Will be there on Sunday, June 7 (pitcher only).
- Camp/Event
- National Underclass West Showcase
- 12/06/14 to 12/07/14
- Cole Van Den Helder is a 2016 RHP with a 6-0 180 lb. frame from San Diego, CA who attends Point Loma HS. Large frame, lean athletic build. Pitches from a three quarters arm slot with a long loose arm action. Sound low effort delivery with good direction and balance, relatively polished mechanics. Downhill plane creates sink, shows ball in back of full length arm action and competed in strike zone. Arm works well and projects. Deep curveball with big depth, good shape and flashes biting downward break with occasional 12-6 shape. Straight changeup with good deception. Also showed a line drive swing plane with simple swing mechanics and a middle of the field approach at the plate, as well as solid arm strength in the outfield. Named to the National Underclass West Showcase Top Prospect Team.
- Camp/Event
- Perfect Game- California Underclass Showcase
- 11/01/14 to 11/01/14
- Cole Van Den Helder is a 2016 RHP/OF with a 6-0 180 lb. frame from San Diego, CA who attends Point Loma HS. Medium frame, young lean build with significant remaining physical development and room to fill on frame. Pitches from a low three quarters arm slot with a long arm action. Compact delivery with a high leg kick, hides the baseball in back of delivery. Late burst with strong leg drive, finishes on first base side of mound. Threw three pitches for strikes, used changeup on right handers as well as lefties and showed good sinking action on the pitch. Deep sweeping curveball with 11-5 break, natural cutting action on fastball. Good student. Named to the California Underclass Showcase Top Prospect Team. Top Prospect List- "Ran his fastball up to 86 MPH from a low 3/4 arm slot, loose arm action, deep curveball and good tumble to changeup"
Statistics
| Statistic | 2015 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Types of Pitches | FB, Curve, Change-up |
| ERA | 1.53 |
| W-L (Pitching Record) | 7-0 |
| Appearances | 10 |
| Games Started | 8 |
| Complete Games | 5 |
| Saves | 0 |
| Innings Pitched | 55 |
| Hits | 35 |
| Runs Allowed | 12 |
| Earned Runs | 9 |
| Batter's BB | 17 |
| Batter's SO | 74 |
| Batter's HBP | 5 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. 11th grade: Discreet Math (Finite Math and Calculus) 10th grade: PreCalc. Adv. Eng./Seminar 9th grade: Adv. Int. Algebra English SeminarAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. 11th grade: AP Bio AP US History AP Eng. Language 10th grade: AP Chem AP Euro 9th grade: AP Human GeographyRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards(CSF) California Scholastic Federation member,Honor roll, published poet. Union Tribune San Diego All-Academic Team 2014-2015.
- ActivitiesPlays tenor saxophone in R&B and Reggae bands, LINK crew leader- Leader for incoming freshman at Point Loma High, Miracle League- volunteer to help special needs kids play baseball and have fun.