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GERRIT COLE
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SP, UCLA
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Age: 20 Born: September 8, 1990 Height: 6′ 4″ Weight: 215 Bats: Right Throws: Right Class: Junior
Level: NCAA
Advisor: Scott Boras Links: |
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SCOUTING REPORT
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| Cole was a former first round pick, selected by the New York Yankees in the first round of the 2008 draft. Cole has a big frame, at 6’ 4”, 215 pounds, and uses that frame to throw a 93-96 MPH fastball, which tops out at 97-98 MPH. Cole also throws a curveball with a hard, late break. In 2010 he had a 3.37 ERA in 123 innings as a sophomore, with an 11.2 K/9 and a 3.8 BB/9 ratio. There have been concerns in the past that Cole could end up as a closer, due to his lack of command as a starter, especially in the late innings. His control hasn’t been the best in college, with a 4.0 BB/9 in 2009, and a 3.8 BB/9 in 2010.
If Anthony Rendon isn’t an option for the Pirates, and it’s hard to imagine he wouldn’t be if he’s anywhere close to healthy, then Cole could serve as a backup plan, giving the Pirates another potential top of the rotation starter to add to the system. |
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STATS
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PREVIOUS DRAFT HISTORY
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| 2008: Selected by the New York Yankees in the 1st round, 28th overall. |
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2011 DRAFT RANKINGS
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| Baseball America: #2 (2/3/2011) Jonathan Mayo: #2 (10/25/2010) Perfect Game: #2 (1/15/2011) |
