Jharel Cotton
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
5-11, 200lb (180cm, 90kg)
Team:
Texas Rangers (majors, non-roster invite)
Born:
January 19, 1992
in St. Thomas
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Draft: Drafted by the New York Mets in the 28th round of the 2011 MLB June Amateur Draft from Miami-Dade College, Kendall Campus (Miami, FL) and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 20th round of the 2012 MLB June Amateur Draft from East Carolina University (Greenville, NC).
High School: Menchville HS (Newport News, VA)
Schools: East Carolina University (Greenville, NC), Miami-Dade College, Kendall Campus (Miami, FL)
Debut:
September 7, 2016
(Age 24-232d,
18,894th in MLB history)
vs. LAA 6.1 IP, 2 H, 3 SO, 2 BB, 1 ER, W
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2017 season
2021 Contract Status:
Pre-Arb Eligible
Service Time (01/2021): 2.158
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Arb Eligible: 2022
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Free Agent: 2025
Agents: VC Sports Group • Previously: Beverly Hills Sports Council (Nate Heisler)
Full Name: Jharel Leandre Cotton
Pronunciation: \juh-RELL\
Twitter:
@JharelCotton
2021 Spring Training