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Gerrit Cole | Starting Pitcher

Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Age / DOB:  (22) / 9/8/1990
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 220
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: UCLA
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Making his major league debut, 22-year-old right-hander Gerrit Cole tossed 6 1/3 innings of two-run ball as the Pirates beat the Giants 8-2 on Tuesday night.
Cole was fantastic, holding the defending World Series champions scoreless until the top of the seventh inning to earn a win in his first big league start. He struck out only two batters, but the well-developed youngster did not issue a walk and scattered one double and six singles. Cole will face another tough matchup Sunday at home against the Dodgers but needs to be owned in all mixed fantasy leagues. Jun 11 - 10:39 PM

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Gerrit Cole - S - Pirates

Pirates purchased the contract of RHP Gerrit Cole from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Cole, the first overall pick in the 2011 draft, will make his major league debut on Tuesday night against the Giants and could be up in the bigs for good. The 22-year-old right-hander was sporting a 2.91 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 47/28 K/BB ratio in 68 innings this season at the Triple-A level. He should be owned in all mixed leagues.
Jun 11 - 3:36 PM
Gerrit Cole - S - Pirates

Gerrit Cole will make his major league debut Tuesday against the Giants.

With Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) sidelined, the Pirates have officially named Cole as Tuesday's starter. The first-overall pick in 2011, Cole has a 2.91 ERA in 12 starts this season for Triple-A Indianapolis. It's very possible that he could get an extended look in the starting rotation and should be owned in all mixed leagues.
Source: Michael Sanserino on Twitter
Jun 8 - 3:59 PM
Gerrit Cole - S - Pirates

Michael Sanserino of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Gerrit Cole "will very likely" make his major league debut on Tuesday against the Giants.

The Pirates need a starter with Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) pushed back a couple days, and it should be late enough to where Cole can avoid Super Two status. The right-hander has managed just 47 strikeouts over 68 innings for Triple-A Indianapolis this season, but he's posted a 2.91 ERA and pitched very well other than a blowup last month when he gave up eight runs. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 draft, Cole should stick around as long as he pitches well. He should be owned in all mixed leagues.
Source: Michael Sanserino on Twitter
Jun 7 - 12:26 PM
Gerrit Cole - S - Pirates

Gerrit Cole is not an option to be called up to start Sunday if Wandy Rodriguez (hamstring) can't go.

It's not surprising, as Rodriguez figures to miss only one start, at the most. Cole will get a shot eventually, but he'll have to be patient. Phil Irwin and Kris Johnson are candidates to take Wandy's spot, if needed.
Source: Pirates.mlb.com
Apr 9 - 10:49 PM
Gerrit Cole - S - Pirates

Pirates reassigned RHP Gerrit Cole to minor league camp.

Cole posted a 3.60 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 7/2 K/BB ratio across 10 innings this spring in the Grapefruit League. He should make his MLB debut at some point in 2013 and will immediately take on fantasy relevance once he is called up. Cole, 22, was the first overall pick in 2011.
Mar 18 - 8:15 AM
Gerrit Cole - S - Pirates

Gerrit Cole surrendered two runs and two hits in four innings Sunday in the Pirates' 5-2 win over the Orioles.

A Ryan Flaherty two-run homer accounted for the damage. Including a start in an exhibition against Spain, Cole has allowed three runs in nine innings this spring. He'll be assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis before much longer, but he's likely to be a factor come June or July.
Mar 10 - 4:13 PM
Gerrit Cole - S - Pirates

2011 No. 1 overall draft pick Gerrit Cole fanned six in three scoreless innings Tuesday as the Pirates smoked Spain 10-0 in an exhibition.

The Pirates have room for Cole in their rotation, but they're committed to sending him down to Triple-A to begin the year. It's probably for the best, since he figures to be capped out at around 160 innings this year anyway. He'll likely get his chance come June or July.
Mar 5 - 4:40 PM
Gerrit Cole - S - Pirates

Pirates top pitching prospect Gerrit Cole will begin the 2013 season at Triple-A Indianapolis.

Cole will attend spring training as a non-roster invitee, but the Pirates brain trust would like to see him display consistency at the minor league level before joining the Pirates rotation. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 draft compiled a 9-7 record, 2.80 ERA and 136/45 K/BB ratio over three minor league levels as a 21-year-old in 2012.
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 08:43:00 PM
Gerrit Cole - S - Pirates

The Pirates have promoted pitching prospect Gerrit Cole to Triple-A Indianapolis.

It was a productive stay at Double-A Altoona for Cole, who posted a 2.90 ERA in 12 starts for the Curve after he began the year at High-A Bradenton. Overall, the 2011 No. 1 overall pick has put up a 2.71 ERA and 129/44 K/BB ratio over 126 innings this season. It's not out of the question that we'll see him in Pittsburgh next month.
Source: Altoona Mirror
Wed, Aug 29, 2012 10:16:00 PM
Gerrit Cole - S - Pirates

Pirates pitching prospect Gerrit Cole didn't suffer a concussion or any broken bones when he was hit by a line drive during Tuesday's start with Double-A Altoona.

Cole was fortunate enough to walk away a bruise on his jaw. He can resume baseball activities on Wednesday. The 2011 No. 1 overall pick has allowed five runs in six innings since being promoted from High-A Bradenton earlier this month.
Source: Dejan Kovacevic on Twitter
Wed, Jun 27, 2012 01:35:00 PM
Gerrit Cole - S - Pirates

Pirates pitching prospect Gerrit Cole left Tuesday's start at Double-A Altoona after taking a line drive off his neck.

Yikes. Cole actually stayed in the game initially and even had another liner hit him in the glove. He was removed after the inning, though, and reportedly looked a little woozy in the dugout. An update on his status should be available later Tuesday.
Source: DJ Gallo on Twitter
Tue, Jun 26, 2012 07:58:00 PM
Gerrit Cole - S - Pirates

The Pirates have promoted pitching prospect Gerrit Cole to Double-A Altoona.

He'll get the ball for them Wednesday. The 2011 No. 1 overall pick, Cole earned the promotion after posting a 2.55 ERA and 69/21 K/BB ratio over 67 innings at High-A Bradenton. He could be ready for his Pirates debut at some point next season.
Source: Rob Biertempfel ‏on Twitter
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 03:17:00 PM
Gerrit Cole - S - Pirates

The Pirates have reassigned 2011 No. 1 overall pick Gerrit Cole to minor league camp.

Cole didn't appear in a minor league game last year since he signed right up against the deadline in August, so the move doesn't come as a big surprise. The 21-year-old right-hander is expected to begin his pro career with High-A Bradenton. He packs ace potential.
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Thu, Mar 8, 2012 12:23:00 PM
Gerrit Cole - S - Pirates

Gerrit Cole, who was selected first-overall by the Pirates in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft, made his professional debut in the Arizona Fall League on Friday.

Cole allowed three runs on three hits in two and 1/3 innings, where his fastball reportedly topped out at 100 MPH. "I felt pretty good. It was exciting and I did well," said Cole. "I can take a lot of positives from the game as well as some negatives that I have to acknowledge." After receiving an $8 million signing bonus in August as part of his minor league contract with the Pirates he is expected to make his minor league debut in 2012.
Source: Pirates.mlb.com
Sat, Oct 15, 2011 10:30:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Russell Martin
2Michael McKenry
1B1Garrett Jones
2Gaby Sanchez
2B1Neil Walker
2Jordy Mercer
SS1Clint Barmes
3B1Pedro Alvarez
2Brandon Inge
LF1Starling Marte
2Alex Presley
CF1Andrew McCutchen
RF1Travis Snider
2Jose Tabata
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1A.J. Burnett
2Wandy Rodriguez
3James McDonald
4Francisco Liriano
5Gerrit Cole
6Jeff Locke
7Brandon Cumpton
8Charlie Morton
9Jeff Karstens
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jason Grilli
2Mark Melancon
3Tony Watson
4Justin Wilson
5Vin Mazzaro
6Ryan Reid
7Bryan Morris