Cole Schoenwetter

School: San Marcos HS, Santa Barbara, Calif. Source: HS

Commit/Drafted: UC Santa Barbara
Age At Draft: 18.8
BA Grade:50/Extreme
Tools:Fastball: 60. Curveball: 60. Changeup: 50. Control: 40.

Schoenwetter had a dominant start to the 2022 summer showcase circuit when he struck out 17 batters in six scoreless innings at Perfect Game’s WWBA 17U National Championship in July. He carried that dominance into his senior spring, going 6-1, 0.91 with 108 strikeouts in 61.2 innings while playing above-average prep competition in Southern California. Schoenwetter is a powerful, 6-foot-3, 190-pound righthander with present stuff. His explosive fastball sits 93-95 mph and touches 98 out of a fast, athletic delivery. He complements his heater with a power, 76-82 mph curveball that he has good feel to spin and can land in the strike zone or bury for chase swings. He also has a low-80s changeup that he rarely throws, but it shows average potential. Schoenwetter racks up swings and misses when he throws the ball over the plate, but his control is below-average and he struggles with walks and deep counts. He tires after about 50 pitches and starts flying open in his delivery. Schoenwetter’s arm strength and athleticism have teams interested as high as the second round even with his control issues. He is committed to UC Santa Barbara and will be command a sizable bonus.