University of West Alabama

2011: Had a strong season in his first year at West Alabama...The out-fielder hit .355 for the year, starting in all 41 games...He sported a team-high 59 hits and 47 runs scored in 166 at-bats...His .440 slugging percentage was good for third on the team, while his .432 on-base percentage was good for second on the squad...Cole was also perfect on the season in the stolen-base category, stealing 21 bases out of 21 total attempts.

Prior to UWA: Played two seasons at Itawamba Community College in Fulton, Miss. … Put together a stellar debut freshman season as he batted .465 for the year while collecting 79 hits … Combined speed with power, registering 16 doubles, four triples and 13 home runs to go along with 16 steals in 18 attempts … Drove in 69 runs … Featured a .565 on-base percentage on the strength of 31 walks and 11 hit-by-pitches … Sophomore campaign saw him hit .392 as he tallied 60 hits … Picked up 11 doubles, four triples and six homers … Stole 18 bags in 20 attempts … Drew 26 walks and was hit by a pitch eight times leading to a .503 OBP.

High School: Played for Head Coach Jerry Pitts at Nettleton High School in Nettleton, Miss. … Member of the 2008 team that posted a 40-10 record while winning the state title … Named to the all-Division 2-3A team for his efforts in the 2007 and 2008 seasons … Named all-state after the 2008 campaign … Also starred on the gridiron, serving as a team captain for the Tigers for two seasons.

Personal: Full name is Ladarrius J. Cole … Born on Nov. 13, 1989 … Son of Demetra and Titus Cole … Has one brother – Kendall, 18 … Majoring in secondary education.