6. RHP Cole Dorland
Hometown: Langley, BC
Born: Richmond, BC
Height/Weight: 6’ 1” 170 lbs.
Bats/Throws: R-R
Teams: Langley Blaze, Junior National Team.
Coaches: Jamie Bodaly, Doug Mathieson, Dennis Springenatic, Greg Hamilton.
Previous Teams: North Langley Trappers, Whalley Chiefs.
Previous Coaches: Ken Myette, Jason Brooks, Chris Burt and his father, Ron Dorland
Committed: University of Alabama.
2026 season with Junior National Team, _ Pitched three innings, permitting two runs on three hits and two walks, while striking out three facing the Philadelphia Phillies first and second-year pros ... Worked three innings, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks, while striking out one against the Toronto Blue Jays.
2025 season with Brewers Langley Blaze _ Youth Tournament Champion at 18U PG Canadian National Championship Tour ... At Canada Futures Showcase at Rogers Centre ... Allowed one run -- unearned -- in three innings, walking four and striking out a pair ... At Canada Summer Games _ Threw three innings allowing one hit in the gold medal game, a 3-2 win over Quebec.
Good genes “My mother, Joanna Dorland, never really played sports but understands sports well. My father, Ron Dorland, played many sports, including playing golf at the Division 1 level at Nicholls State University in Louisiana.”
Most influential people in my baseball life: “My parents, they have poured extreme amounts of time and energy into my development.”
Most influential people in my baseball life, besides my parents: “The coaches that work alongside me: Doug Mathieson, Jamie Bodaly, Dennis Springenatic and the rest of the Langley Blaze staff.”
Favourite day on the ball field: “The gold medal game of the Canada Summer Games. I had the opportunity to close the game and get the final out. It was really cool to bring home a gold medal to my province.” BC edged Quebec 3-2,
Favourite player when I discovered baseball: “I have always been a Jays fan and liked Troy Tulowitzki and Josh Donaldson.”
Favourite player now: “Kevin Gausman. I feel we have some similarities and I like to watch and learn from him.”
Interested teams prior to the draft “I am very thankful to have all the interest that I am receiving. At this time, I keep working harder to improve every day and believe the right fit will emerge.
Honours: 2026 season with Langley Blaze ... Preseason All American for Canada/Puerto Rico All Region First Team ... 2025 season with Brewers Langley Blaze _ Made All Tournament Team at PG Canadian National Championship Tour ... Team BC _ Won gold at Canada Summer Games … Selected to Area Code Underclass event at Long Beach ... Preseason Underclass All American West Region Honorable Mention