Athlete of the Week: Tremain has season to remember at Folsom Lake

When you look at the season's statistics, there might not be a player who had more of an impact on Folsom Lake College's incredible run to the state playoff championship game than Cole Tremain. A 2020 graduate of Vista del Lago, Tremain played outfield, put up big numbers in the middle of the lineup and also served as the team's closer in the bullpen. At the plate, Tremain hit .352 with seven home runs and 27 runs batted in 37 games. On the mound, he pitched in 25 games, throwing 30 innings, striking out 37 with an earned run average of 3.00. He posted a 5-1 record with 11 saves. As Folsom Lake head coach Rich Gregory mentions, Tremain also came up big in the final weekend of the season. "Cole Tremain was one of the most impactful players we had this year on both sides of the ball," Folsom Lake College baseball coach Rich Gregory said. "In the state championship series, he had three assists from the outfield, had two wins on the mound, was 7-for-17 with three doubles, a triple one game-tying home run and a walk-off double to win a game, while also earning a win on the mound. I couldn't be more proud of our homegrown Folsom young man." Folsom Telegraph: You spent 2020-21 at Sac State. What led you to come to Folsom Lake? Cole Tremain: I've known Coach Gregory for a long time, and I gave him my word that if I ever bounced back to a junior college I would come play for him at FLC. FT: At the beginning of this season, did you have any idea how good your team would be? CT: Yes, I knew that we had the right group of guys to be special from the beginning. It was just a matter of everyone coming together and actually buying in. FT: When did you start believing this team could go far in the playoffs? Was there a big regular-season win that sparked the team or a turning point in the season? CT: Like I said in the question above, I always believed we would go to state. It was all about getting everyone on board and truly believing that it is possible for us to do something special. FT: What do you like about playing for Coach Gregory? CT: This might be the hardest question to answer because I don't even know where to start. For me there was not a thing I didn't like about playing for Coach Gregory. He is one of those people who have always believed in me, before I even believed in myself. I view him more as a father figure than a coach. FT: What are your thoughts on reaching the state championship game? CT: It would have been better if we won it. I still wouldn't change the ride we had with the group we had for the world. FT: Do you have a most memorable moment of the season? CT: There were many memorable moments throughout the season. However, nothing quite beat the Final Four in general. From dropping game one and being overwhelmed with different emotions, to going out and walking off Palomar then Ohlone on the same day, and having the opportunity to play for a state championship, every moment was amazing. FT: What are you most proud of these season? CT: I am most proud of proving all the people wrong that didn't believe in me and questioned my character as a person. This year was the most fun year of baseball I have played in my life. FT: What will you always remember about this team? CT: I will always remember how resilient and gritty our team was. No matter the game, we always believed we were going to find a way to win. It got to the point where if one guy was having a bad day, the guy right behind him was there to pick him up. It was special and we will always be there to pick one another up for the rest of our lives. FT: You played outfield and were a relief pitcher and were successful at both. Do you still prefer to hit more than anything else in baseball? CT: It's funny because until this year I hadn't picked up a bat in a competitive game since the summer after my senior year of high school. I would say that this year sparked the love I have for the game more than anything. I love hitting, and I love pitching and I want to do both for as long as the game allows me to. FT: Who is the funniest person on your team and how does he make you laugh? CT: Mitchell Parker is the funniest person on our team. I have known Mitchell for a long time and no matter how I am feeling on that particular day, he always finds a way to put a smile on my face. He is a special person. FT: What is your favorite class/subject in school? CT: I will be majoring in Kinesiology. I chose Kinesiology because I thoroughly enjoy studying the body and how it moves. FT: What are your plans for this summer? CT: I will be playing summer ball in Johnson City, Tennessee for the Johnson City Doughboys in the Appalachian League. FT: Any idea of where you will be going to school/playing baseball next year? CT: As of right now, I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Baylor. FT: Is your goal still to become a professional baseball player? CT: Of course.