Arkansas State University

JUNIOR YEAR (2019): Appeared in 17 games as he made 10 starts ... He registered 54 strikeouts in the year through 73.2 innings pitched ... opposing batters registered a .275 average against Coates ... Coates went 4-5 on the year as he earned a 5.13 ERA ... Coates pitched a complete game in Arkansas State’s 1-2 loss against Little Rock (May 16), where he earned nine strikeouts on the match while only allowing a walk and a run ... He punched out a season-high seven through six innings, in the Red Wolves 16-4 win over Missouri State (March 10) on a 2.25 ERA ... Coates finished the year with a 5.13 ERA which was fifth best on the team.

Howard College: Howard College, Big Springs, Tx. … Made 13 starts …. He pitched 71 innings at Howard College … He had three complete games and one shutout …

University of New Mexico:  He made eight appearances at the University of New Mexico,

High School: Prepped at Republic High School in Republic Mo … Named a Missouri State High School class 5 All-State Honorable mention in 2016 … Led Republic High School to the district playoffs in 2015 … Set a school record with 19 strikeouts and no walks in his final high school game … He didn’t allow a run in three post season starts.

Personal: Birthday is April 6 … Son of Jim and Sherri Coates … Majoring in Business Management … Enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family.