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Cole Henry
Washington Nationals – No. 99
Pitcher
Born: (1999-07-15) July 15, 1999 (age 25)
Florence, Alabama, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 13, 2025, for the Washington Nationals
MLB statistics
(through May 13, 2025)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average3.38
Strikeouts15
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Teams

Jeffrey Cole Henry (born July 15, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

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Henry is from Florence, Alabama, and attended school at Louisiana State University. As a freshman, he was voted onto the 2019 NCAA Baton Rouge Regional All-Tournament team. He was also named one of the Southeastern Conference's Freshman of the Week on April 19, 2019.[1] As a sophomore, Henry was the Friday night starter for the LSU Tigers, prior to the cancellation of the 2020 baseball season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That June, Henry was drafted in the second round of the 2020 draft by the Nationals and chose to turn pro.[2][3] As of December 2020, he was ranked as the Nationals' third-best prospect by MLB Pipeline.

Henry appeared in one game with the Nationals during 2021 spring training. He was assigned to the High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks, alongside other top prospects, to begin the season.[4] After missing time during the 2021 season with injuries, Henry was invited to participate in the Arizona Fall League alongside seven other Nationals prospects. Henry pitched as both a starter and a reliever for the Surprise Saguaros and was named to represent the Nationals in the Fall Stars Game, although he was unable to play.[5]

Henry made 9 starts in 2022, split between the Double-A Harrisburg Senators and Triple-A Rochester Red Wings. In 31.2 innings pitched, he logged a 1.71 ERA with 34 strikeouts. On August 28, 2022, he underwent season-ending surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome.[6] The procedure involved removing his first rib and a neck muscle.[7]

On May 18, 2023, Henry returned to action, making a rehab start for the Single-A Fredericksburg Nationals.[8]

On November 14, 2023, the Nationals added Henry to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. He was optioned to the Double–A Harrisburg Senators to begin the 2024 season.[9] In 8 games (5 starts) split between Harrisburg and Wilmington, Henry compiled an 0-1 record and 3.31 ERA with 17 strikeouts across 16+1⁄3 innings pitched.

During spring training in 2025, Henry was transitioned to the bullpen for the first time.[10] He was optioned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings to begin the 2025 season.[11] On April 13, The Nationals promoted Henry to the big leagues for the first time following an injury to Orlando Ribalta.[12] He made his debut the same day, striking out Matt Mervis and Javier Sanoja in a game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park.[10]

Pitching style

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A right-handed pitcher, Henry commands a fastball that touches 97 miles per hour (156 km/h) and has an above-average changeup.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Ishaq, Sharief (June 11, 2020). "LSU pitcher Cole Henry selected on day two of MLB Draft by Washington Nationals". WDSU 6 News. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  2. ^ Reddington, Patrick (June 19, 2020). "MLB Draft 2020: Washington Nationals' 2nd Round pick Cole Henry plans to sign with Nats..." Federal Baseball. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  3. ^ Alexander, Wilson (June 11, 2020). "LSU pitcher Cole Henry plans to sign with Washington Nationals after MLB draft selection". The Advocate. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  4. ^ Dykstra, Sam (May 4, 2021). "These are the most loaded MiLB rosters". MLB.com. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  5. ^ Dougherty, Jesse (November 8, 2021). "Pitcher Cole Henry's stock is rising in the Nationals' system". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  6. ^ "Nationals' Cole Henry: Getting thoracic outlet surgery". cbssports.com. August 18, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  7. ^ "Surgery removed this Nats prospect's rib. It might also give him a career". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  8. ^ "Nationals' Cole Henry: Successful first rehab start". cbssports.com. May 18, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  9. ^ "Nats start to shape roster with first round of spring training cuts". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  10. ^ a b King, Chuck (April 13, 2025). "Former top pitching prospect Henry impresses in MLB debut". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  11. ^ "Latest Washington Nationals Camp Cuts Offer Opening for Foreign Prospect". si.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  12. ^ "Nationals Place Orlando Ribalta On 15-Day IL, Promote Cole Henry". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  13. ^ Driver, David (October 25, 2020). "Washington Nationals' 2020 Draft pick Cole Henry impresses in Instructional League..." Federal Baseball. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
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