University of Arizona Athletics

Arizona 2024 (Junior)
Saw time in two games and hit .333 (1x3) with one run scored and one RBI...Pac-12 Conference regular season and tournament team champion...Collected a hit and an RBI on Feb. 20 against Utah Tech. POSTSEASON: Did not play.

Before Arizona
Played two seasons as McLennan Community College in Texas…Across two seasons at McLennan logged time in 72 games…As a sophomore in 2023, hit .345 with a .472 on-base percentage and 13 extra-base hits…Prepped at Rockwall High School in Texas, where he hit .467 with five home runs and 42 RBI…As a senior in 2021 earned Perfect Game Preseason All-America and All-Region honors…Also picked up Team MVP, First Team All-District, First Team All-Region 10, and First Team All-State 6A selections as a senior…Owns Rockwall HS career records in batting average, doubles, and OBP.
 
Personal
Cole Tanner Dillon…Son of Joe and Tilleri Dillon…Majoring in Psychology...Father, Joe, is currently serving as the Kansas City Royals assistant hitting coach…Father played 13 professional seasons, including four Major League seasons with the Florida Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, and Tampa Bay Rays…One younger brother, Bray…Lived in Japan for two years…Chose Arizona because, “I wanted to play for this coaching staff. Also, the school has a great history with players moving on to the next level. The coaches care about you as a person and want to see you become the best player and person you can be.”