Cole provided relief out of the bullpen in his first year at Texas Tech in 1999. The Lubbock Monterey product also started two games and finished with a 3.50 ERA as a freshman. After his first eight outings, Cole had a 0.00 ERA. 1999: Saw action as a starter (two games) or long reliever … season earned run average remained at 0.00 through first month and a half of season (until March 23) … held first three batters upon entering the game as a reliever to a .095 (2-21) average on season … held first batter to .143 (1-7) average … finished March with a 0.91 ERA in 9.1 IP and 12 strikeouts … started first career game vs. UT-Arlington and went 4.0 innings, striking out five and allowing four hits … took loss, struck out six and allowed six runs in 5 1/3 inning-start vs. College of the Southwest. High School: A 1998 graduate of Monterey High School where he played for head coach Bobby Moegle ... helped team advance to state finals in 1997 for the second consecutive season ... active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Amateur Experience: Played one season for the Burkburnett Black Sox of the Connie Mack League. Personal: Born Daniel Cole on November 11, 1979 in Lubbock, Texas ... son of Darrell and Deborah Cole of Lubbock ... has brother, Dusty, 24 ... hobbies and interests include hunting and golfing ... both parents are graduates of Texas Tech. Cole's Career Highs - Innings Pitched: 5.1 vs. College of the Southwest, 4/19/99; Hits: 7 vs. College of the Southwest, 4/19/99; Earned Runs: 5 vs. College of the Southwest, 4/19/99; Walks: 3 vs. College of the Southwest, 4/19/99; Strikeouts: 6, vs. College of the Southwest, 4/19/99 |
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