A six-foot-four, 235 lb. right-handed pitcher out of Liberty University, he’s currently the number 240 prospect on the MLB list. Born on June 21, 2003 in Reading, PA, he’s made the transition from reliever to starter between 2023 and 2024.
The Astros took Liberty right-hander Cole Hertzler in the fifth round. They have taken three consecutive college pitchers after selecting Sam Houston catcher Walker Janek in the first round last night.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) July 15, 2024
Hertzler has a 55-grade changeup and 50-grades on his fastball, his curveball, and his slider, with a control grade of 45 and an overall grade of 40.