7 Mind-blowing Facts About Gerrit Cole

Gerrit Cole holds the record for the highest single-season strikeout rate in MLB history.

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Cole was the first overall pick in the 2011 MLB Draft.

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He is a four-time MLB All-Star.

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Cole signed the largest contract for a pitcher in MLB history with the New York Yankees.

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He helped lead the Houston Astros to the 2019 World Series.

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He grew up a Yankees fan because his father is from New York

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He's been with the Astros since 2018 and he's currently making $13.5 million a year

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