Cole Garner is Troy’s contact-first catcher with real on-base juice
In the 2025 season at Chipola College, Cole Garner hit .300 with a .420 OBP, drew 15 walks, was hit by 10 pitches, and struck out just 19 times in 143 plate appearances; he also caught 13 of 43 attempted base stealers, showing a sturdy defensive floor behind the plate. Troy and preseason coverage viewed him as a strong transfer add, with Perfect Game and Baseball America noting him as a ranked catching prospect and a 2027 MLB Draft name to watch. He looks like a fit for a staff that values mature at-bats, plate discipline, and steady defense over loud tools.
