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Baseball Welcomes Three Pitchers to Recruiting Class
Feb 09 | Baseball
Scarlet Knights add three New Jersey natives
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – After signing six student-athletes in November, Rutgers baseball and head coach Steve Owens announce the addition of three pitchers to the 2021 recruiting class. Cole Hansen (Skillman, N.J.), Drew Tofolo (Voorhees, N.J.) and Tyler Tornberg (Chatham, N.J.) are all from New Jersey and will join the Scarlet Knights in the fall.
Cole Hansen
RHP | 6-0 | 190 | R/R
Skillman, N.J./Montgomery High School
Why Rutgers? "Good balance of academics and athletics, world-class school with Big Ten sports. Coaching staff has a ton of experience at the collegiate level. Amazing facilities with a great support staff and fan base. Best opportunity for me to develop as a student, baseball player and person."
Owens Quote: "Cole was able to get his innings in over the course of the summer and fall in spite of the pandemic. Throughout this time, we were able to evaluate his hard work and continued progress and development. He has an aggressive approach to pitching, good mechanics and a fast arm. We are excited about his skill set and potential going forward."
Notes: A three-year varsity letterwinner at Montgomery … pitched in 15 innings as a sophomore at the varsity level … junior season was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic … ranked within the Top 100 (83) 2021 players in New Jersey by Prep Baseball Report prior to the start of junior year … played nine seasons of travel baseball … pitched to a sub-3 ERA with 68 strikeouts in 50.1 innings during the 2020 summer and fall seasons … a member of the honor roll.
Personal: Son of Janet and John Hansen … father swam at the University of California at San Diego … has two younger brothers, Christopher and Trevor … has an uncle who played football at Princeton … intends to major in business.
Drew Tofolo
RHP | 6-2 | 190 | R/R
Voorhees, N.J./Eastern High School
Why Rutgers? "I have always wanted to go to Rutgers. Rutgers has a great business program and it's close to home. The baseball program is top-notch. I'm excited to play for Coach Owens."
Owens Quote: "Drew pitched in several high-level travel tournaments around the country and excelled against very good competition. He is a tall athletic pitcher with both a good fastball and secondary pitches. Although he had many college choices, we are very pleased that he will be staying home in New Jersey and allowing us the opportunity to help him reach his future academic and baseball goals."
Notes: A three-year varsity letterwinner at Eastern … selected to the 5 Star Carolina National 2020 Perfect Game WWBA All-Tournament Team … named to the Pro Skills Baseball Academy 2019 Perfect Game WWBA All-Tournament team … also played basketball in high school.
Personal: Son of Lisa and Mark Tofolo … has a younger sister, Ashley … intends to major in business management.
Tyler Tornberg
RHP | 6-1 | 205 | R/R
Chatham, N.J./Chatham High School/County College of Morris
Why Rutgers? "I choose Rutgers because I strongly believe in Coach Owens' vision for the baseball program, as well as the knowledge him and the rest of the coaching staff bring to the game. Also having the opportunity to play close to home and receive a world-class education made Rutgers the perfect fit."
Owens Quote: "Tyler is our only JC recruit thus far and will bring with him the valuable experience gained by being a starting pitcher at the collegiate level. He has worked tirelessly on his strength, conditioning and mound work over the shutdown and has made huge improvements. We expect him to have a great season for CCM this season and to enter our program in the fall ready to pitch meaningful innings. As a bonus, Tyler will three years of eligibility remaining after regaining his freshman year back due to the season cancellation."
Notes: Earned GSAC All-Academic Honors, Academic All-Region 19 and served as a team captain at County College of Morris … started high school career at Jserra High School in Southern California with promotion to varsity as a sophomore … moved to New Jersey for junior year … pitched to a 1.83 ERA with 43 strikeouts over 35 innings as a senior ... played travel baseball for Diamond Jacks Baseball (2018-19) and Locked In Baseball (2019-20).
Personal: Son of Kelly and Scott Tornberg … has two younger sisters, Alex and Sam, and a younger brother, Aidan … intends to major in sport management.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding baseball, follow the program on Twitter (@RutgersBaseball), Instagram (@rutgersbaseball) and Facebook (/BaseballRU). For additional updates, please download the Scarlet Knights App via the app store or play store.
Cole Hansen
RHP | 6-0 | 190 | R/R
Skillman, N.J./Montgomery High School
Why Rutgers? "Good balance of academics and athletics, world-class school with Big Ten sports. Coaching staff has a ton of experience at the collegiate level. Amazing facilities with a great support staff and fan base. Best opportunity for me to develop as a student, baseball player and person."
Owens Quote: "Cole was able to get his innings in over the course of the summer and fall in spite of the pandemic. Throughout this time, we were able to evaluate his hard work and continued progress and development. He has an aggressive approach to pitching, good mechanics and a fast arm. We are excited about his skill set and potential going forward."
Notes: A three-year varsity letterwinner at Montgomery … pitched in 15 innings as a sophomore at the varsity level … junior season was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic … ranked within the Top 100 (83) 2021 players in New Jersey by Prep Baseball Report prior to the start of junior year … played nine seasons of travel baseball … pitched to a sub-3 ERA with 68 strikeouts in 50.1 innings during the 2020 summer and fall seasons … a member of the honor roll.
Personal: Son of Janet and John Hansen … father swam at the University of California at San Diego … has two younger brothers, Christopher and Trevor … has an uncle who played football at Princeton … intends to major in business.
Drew Tofolo
RHP | 6-2 | 190 | R/R
Voorhees, N.J./Eastern High School
Why Rutgers? "I have always wanted to go to Rutgers. Rutgers has a great business program and it's close to home. The baseball program is top-notch. I'm excited to play for Coach Owens."
Owens Quote: "Drew pitched in several high-level travel tournaments around the country and excelled against very good competition. He is a tall athletic pitcher with both a good fastball and secondary pitches. Although he had many college choices, we are very pleased that he will be staying home in New Jersey and allowing us the opportunity to help him reach his future academic and baseball goals."
Notes: A three-year varsity letterwinner at Eastern … selected to the 5 Star Carolina National 2020 Perfect Game WWBA All-Tournament Team … named to the Pro Skills Baseball Academy 2019 Perfect Game WWBA All-Tournament team … also played basketball in high school.
Personal: Son of Lisa and Mark Tofolo … has a younger sister, Ashley … intends to major in business management.
Tyler Tornberg
RHP | 6-1 | 205 | R/R
Chatham, N.J./Chatham High School/County College of Morris
Why Rutgers? "I choose Rutgers because I strongly believe in Coach Owens' vision for the baseball program, as well as the knowledge him and the rest of the coaching staff bring to the game. Also having the opportunity to play close to home and receive a world-class education made Rutgers the perfect fit."
Owens Quote: "Tyler is our only JC recruit thus far and will bring with him the valuable experience gained by being a starting pitcher at the collegiate level. He has worked tirelessly on his strength, conditioning and mound work over the shutdown and has made huge improvements. We expect him to have a great season for CCM this season and to enter our program in the fall ready to pitch meaningful innings. As a bonus, Tyler will three years of eligibility remaining after regaining his freshman year back due to the season cancellation."
Notes: Earned GSAC All-Academic Honors, Academic All-Region 19 and served as a team captain at County College of Morris … started high school career at Jserra High School in Southern California with promotion to varsity as a sophomore … moved to New Jersey for junior year … pitched to a 1.83 ERA with 43 strikeouts over 35 innings as a senior ... played travel baseball for Diamond Jacks Baseball (2018-19) and Locked In Baseball (2019-20).
Personal: Son of Kelly and Scott Tornberg … has two younger sisters, Alex and Sam, and a younger brother, Aidan … intends to major in sport management.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding baseball, follow the program on Twitter (@RutgersBaseball), Instagram (@rutgersbaseball) and Facebook (/BaseballRU). For additional updates, please download the Scarlet Knights App via the app store or play store.
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