Cole Bryson Tucker, born July 3, 1996, in Phoenix, Arizona, is a former American professional baseball shortstop and outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Los Angeles Angels[1][2]. Tucker attended Mountain Pointe High School in Phoenix, where he excelled in baseball, and later committed to play at the University of Arizona before being drafted in the first round (24th overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2014[1][2]. He also represented the United States at the 2013 18U Baseball World Cup[1]. Tucker made his MLB debut with the Pirates on April 20, 2019, marking the occasion with a memorable home run in his first career at-bat—a rare feat that had not been accomplished by a Pirates player since Starling Marte in 2012[3]. Despite this promising start, Tucker's MLB career was defined more by his defensive versatility and speed than by offensive production. Over parts of six MLB seasons, he appeared in 183 games, compiling a .213 batting average, five home runs, 40 RBIs, and seven stolen bases[2][4]. He never secured a full-time role, often splitting time between the majors and minors, and spent most of his MLB time with the Pirates before brief stints with the Rockies and Angels[1][4]. In the minor leagues, Tucker was recognized for his consistency and sportsmanship, earning multiple organizational All-Star honors with the Pirates and a spot on the Arizona Fall League All-Prospect Team in 2018, as well as the Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award the same year[5]. His minor-league accolades underscored his potential, but he struggled to translate that success into sustained MLB performance. In October 2024, Tucker elected to retire from professional baseball after being outrighted to Triple-A by the Angels and not receiving interest for a major-league contract[4]. He attended Angels camp in early 2025, reportedly with an eye toward transitioning into coaching[4]. As of late 2025, Tucker is no longer active as a player but remains connected to the sport in a potential coaching capacity[4]. His career, while not marked by sustained MLB success, included notable moments—most memorably his debut home run—and a reputation for versatility and professionalism on the field[3].