Player Profile: Cole Roberts Meet Your Larks Coaches

UP TO BAT WITH... COLE ROBERTS

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BY JAMISON BROWN

If you ask Cole Roberts about baseball he’ll tell you -- baseball is everything. His deep rooted love for the game started before Cole could even walk. Some of his first and fondest memories involve a bat, a ball and a glove.

But it’s no surprise that baseball and Cole go hand-in-hand.

Cole is the son of former big leaguer and current Los Angeles Dodgers field manager, Dave Roberts. He says many people assume he was forced to play baseball because of his father’s success. But Cole disagrees. When asked about his father, Cole says his dad was always supportive and never pushed him to do anything he didn’t want to do. Instead, he encouraged Cole to try everything.

But just like his father, Cole found solace in the game of baseball. Now he looks to his dad as a mentor and friend.

“Having someone that knows exactly what you are going through has been huge for me,” Roberts said.

That’s part of the reason why Cole decided to continue his baseball career in Bismarck. Dave Roberts and Larks field manager, Will Flynt have known each other for years. Cole says his dad always talks highly of Flynt, his passion for player development and his love of the game.

In addition, two of Cole’s college teammates played for the Bismarck Bull Moose last year. They told Cole the coaching staff and ballpark atmosphere in Bismarck was memorable and exciting. And Cole couldn’t agree more.

“We have a great group of guys here and I think we are definitely going to have a great season,” Roberts said. “I’m excited to have the opportunity to further my baseball career here in Bismarck.”

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FUN FACT: Cole has started listening to country music since he arrived in Bismarck AND.... he likes it.