Athletic Information

Colin is a right-handed shortstop and pitcher from the Netherlands. He began his baseball career at Onze Gezellen before moving to Kinheim, where he currently plays for the U21-1 team.

During his time at Kinheim, Colin has been part of a team that earned promotion from the second division to the first division. In their first season at the higher level, the team exceeded expectations by finishing third and competing near the top of the standings.

Colin has also gained international experience through the Future Stars Baseball Academy. He represented its U16 Elite team in the PONY League in Prague and recently competed with the U20-1 team at Baseball in Paradise (Aruba).

Colin's primary position is shortstop. He considers himself a reliable defender with good range, an explosive first step, and the ability to make challenging throws from different angles. He also pays close attention to opposing hitters, reading their tendencies and adjusting his defensive positioning accordingly.

Offensively, Colin describes himself as a contact hitter who focuses on putting the ball in play, advancing runners, and creating scoring opportunities for his team.

In addition to playing shortstop, Colin pitches as his secondary position. His current pitching repertoire includes a four-seam fastball, splitter, and curveball, with his splitter being his strongest pitch. He has also worked hard to improve the mental side of his game.

Colin's goal is to begin his college baseball career at a Junior College, where he can continue developing his skills while pursuing his education. He hopes to eventually transfer to an NCAA Division I program and, if the opportunity arises, pursue a professional baseball career.