The Yankees signed Cole to a franchise record nine-year, $324 million contract, the largest...

December 16, 2019 · Gerrit Cole · Baseball · On this day

The Yankees signed Cole to a franchise record nine-year, $324 million contract, the largest contract total in major league history for a pitcher.

About Gerrit Cole

Gerrit Cole is a prominent American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Known for his exceptional strikeout ability and powerful fastball, Cole has established himself as one of the top pitchers in the league, earning multiple All-Star selections and a prestigious Cy Young Award.

Nationality: United States
Born: September 8, 1990
Win-loss record: 154-81
Earned run average: 3.20
Strikeouts: 2,298

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