Harrison Cohen
| Harrison Cohen | |
|---|---|
| New York Yankees – No. 77 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 28, 1999 New Hyde Park, New York, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Harrison Jared Cohen (born May 28, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees organization.
Career
[edit]Cohen attended Cold Spring Harbor High School in Cold Spring Harbor, New York.[1] He enrolled at George Washington University, where he played college baseball for the George Washington Colonials. Cohen also played collegiate summer baseball for the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod League.[2]
Undrafted in 2022, Cohen signed as a free agent with the Yankees.[3] The Yankees transitioned Cohen from a starting pitcher to a relief pitcher.[4] In 2023, pitching for the Somerset Patriots, Hudson Valley Renegades, and Tampa Tarpons, he was 3-3 with 2 saves and a 3.61 ERA as in 52.1 innings he struck out 67 batters.[5]
In 2024, ptching for Hudson Valley, Tampa, and the FCL Yankees, he was 5-0 with a 1.35 ERA, as in 26.2 innings he gave up 15 hits while striking out 29 batters, and had an 0,90 WHIP.[5]
In 2025, he was promoted to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders of the Triple-A International League.[6] Between Scranton and the Somerset Patriots he was 3-2 with 5 saves and a 1.76 ERA, as in 49 games (1 start) he pitched 51.0 innings in which he gave up 26 hits while striking out 59 batters.[5]
The Yankees invited Cohen to spring training as a non-roster player in 2026.[7] Cohen played for the Israel national baseball team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, pitching two perfect innings with five strikeouts.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ Messana, Vinny (May 2, 2016). "Q & A With Cold Spring Harbor's Harrison Cohen". Axcess Baseball. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ↑ Boland, Erik (February 14, 2026). "Yankees prospect Harrison Cohen, a Long Islander, impresses teammates". Newsday. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ↑ Costello, Alex (August 17, 2022). "Syosset Native Signs Deal With New York Yankees". Syosset, NY Patch.
- ↑ Ashmore, Mike (July 27, 2023). "Yankees prospects: Harrison Cohen dazzling in relief at Hudson Valley". MyCentralJersey.com. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Harrison Cohen," baseball reference.
- ↑ Garber, Robbie (August 27, 2025). "Prospect Cohen Shines in Yankees Farm System". Atlanta Jewish Times.
- ↑ Samson, Brendan (February 7, 2026). "Yankees non-roster Spring Training invitees to watch 2026". MLB.com. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Team Israel Announces World Baseball Classic Lineup". Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. February 9, 2026. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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