Hock is a high-profile pitcher from Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. He finished his first season with the Cardinal mostly as a reliever, appearing in 21 out of 23 games out of the pen. He closed with a 5.25 ERA on the season, pitching 36 innings with 24 strikeouts.

“I think Colton has the potential to be an All-Star in the NECBL,” said Gulls General Manager Chuck Paiva. Paiva believes that Hock could compete for a starting position with the Gulls, or pitch out of the bullpen, possibly as the Gulls closer.

In his senior year at Bloomsburg High School, he not only batted .527, he also struck out 19 batters he faced in the 2014 Pennsylvania State playoffs. Hock’s senior year was littered with awards, including 2014 Press Enterprise District 4 MVP and 1st Team All-State as both a pitcher and position player. 2015 will be Hock’s second season in a summer collegiate league. In 2014, he spent the season as a pitcher and first baseman in the California Collegiate League as a member of the PFU Capitalists. Hock notched a 6.38 ERA in 24 innings pitched with 24 strikeouts, holding batters to a .255 average. 

Due to his commitment to Stanford, Hock was not drafted, but Perfect Game ranks Hock as the 53rd best freshman prospect in the country.