P T.J. Cates #23
UCF Knights ACOL
Age: 21 | Bats: S | Throws: R | Morale: Very Good
04/17/2025
 OA: 25 POT: 30
BNN Index | ACOL | SCORES | STANDINGS | STATS | TEAMS | PLAYERS | TRANSACTIONS | HISTORY
P T.J. CATES #23 - AGE: 21 - BATS: S - THROWS: R - MORALE: VERY GOOD
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
6 6 5-1 0 2.91 34.0 29 5 11 25 1.18 0.3
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 40 40 40 45
Movement 30 30 30 35
Control 30 30 30 35
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 45 50
Slider 45 50
Curveball 30 40
Changeup 35 45
Circle Change 35 45
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 92-94 Mph
Stamina 55
Suggested Role Starter
Type Flyball Pitcher
Hold Runners 65
Defense 50
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 25
Stealing Ability: 20
Baserunning Inst.: 25
Sacrifice Bunt: 65
Bunt for Hit: 30
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
04/13/2025 @ TCU Win, 8-3 X 6.0 5 1 1 1 6 Win
04/02/2025 @ SC Win, 12-5 X 6.0 6 4 1 1 1 Win
03/28/2025 @ ISU Win, 11-1 X 6.1 4 1 1 2 4 Win
03/23/2025 @ HOU Win, 11-5 X 6.1 8 2 2 2 4 Win
03/18/2025 LSU Win, 10-1 X 5.1 0 0 0 3 5 Win
03/13/2025 AS Loss, 8-10 X 4.0 6 6 6 2 5 Loss
PERSONALITY
Often challenges teammates to competitions.
Personality Class: Unknown
Birthday:01/25/2004
Born in:Rochester, NY
Nationality:American
Height:6' 2"
Weight:190 lbs
Local Popularity:Unknown
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:Minor League Contract
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:None, None
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:None
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:-
ABA COLLEGE 2025 PITCHING STATS
Pitching G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG CG% SHO QS QS%
Overall 6 6 5 1 0 2.91 34.0 29 14 11 5 11 25 0 0.0 0 4 66.7
Pitching SVO BS SV% RA GF BR/9 H/9 K/9 BB/9 FIP WHIP FIP- WAR BABIP        
Overall 0 0 0.0 0 0 12.44 7.68 6.62 2.91 4.44 1.18 106 0.3 .247        
Pitching AB H 2B 3B HR R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS      
vs. LHB 59 15 1 0 3 9 4 10 0 2 4 .254 .343 .424 .767      
vs. RHB 68 14 1 1 2 5 7 15 0 3 3 .206 .308 .338 .646      
ABA COLLEGE 2025 PITCHING SPLITS
Split G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K  
Last Week 1 1 1 0 0 1.50 6.0 5 1 1 1 1 6  
March 4 4 3 1 0 3.68 22.0 18 9 9 4 9 18  
April 2 2 2 0 0 1.50 12.0 11 5 2 1 2 7  
Last Year 11 11 2 5 0 4.68 57.2 48 30 30 12 28 47  
2 Years Ago 6 6 0 2 0 7.20 25.0 30 22 20 1 14 13  
Career 39 27 9 9 0 4.35 151.0 150 81 73 19 77 108  
Home 2 2 1 1 0 5.79 9.1 6 6 6 3 5 10  
Road 4 4 4 0 0 1.82 24.2 23 8 5 2 6 15  
Grass 4 4 4 0 0 1.82 24.2 23 8 5 2 6 15  
Turf 2 2 1 1 0 5.79 9.1 6 6 6 3 5 10  
Day 4 4 3 1 0 3.74 21.2 19 9 9 4 8 20  
Night 2 2 2 0 0 1.46 12.1 10 5 2 1 3 5  
As Starter 6 6 5 1 0 2.91 34.0 29 14 11 5 11 25  
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
2022 UCF - NCAA 18 16 4 2 1 0 3.15 34.1 43 15 12 1 24 23 0 0 1.95 .372 4.29 0.4 147
2023 UCF - NCAA 19 6 6 0 2 0 7.20 25.0 30 22 20 1 14 13 0 0 1.76 .337 4.85 0.3 64
2024 UCF - NCAA 20 11 11 2 5 0 4.68 57.2 48 30 30 12 28 47 0 0 1.32 .232 5.63 -0.0 94
2025 UCF - NCAA 21 6 6 5 1 0 2.91 34.0 29 14 11 5 11 25 0 0 1.18 .247 4.44 0.3 142
Total ACOL 39 27 9 9 0 4.35 151.0 150 81 73 19 77 108 0 0 1.50 .290 4.93 102.3
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
2025 UCF - NCAA P 6 6 2 5 0 7 0 1.000 34.0 1.85 +0.1 1.153
TOTAL P 6 6 2 5 0 7 0 1.000 34.0 1.85 +0.1 1.153
PLAYER HISTORY
01/20/2022 Joined the UCF Knights.
03/17/2022 Injured (sore shoulder),day-to-day for 3 days.
04/02/2022 Injured (torn fingernail),day-to-day for 3 days.
01/01/2023 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (40); Movement: 35 (45); Control: 20 (35).
01/01/2023 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (40); Movement: 35 (45); Control: 20 (35).
04/12/2023 Injured (torn elbow ligament),out for 9-10 months.
01/01/2024 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (45); Movement: 30 (40); Control: 30 (35).
02/26/2024 Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his infield defense at the UCF Knights development complex.
03/13/2024 Injured (sore ankle),day-to-day for 4 days.
10/06/2024 Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his infield defense at the UCF Knights development complex.
01/01/2025 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (45); Movement: 30 (35); Control: 30 (35).
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