Gerrit Cole is a highly accomplished right-handed pitcher currently playing for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Known for his exceptional velocity, command, and repertoire of pitches including a dominant fastball, slider, and curveball, Cole has consistently ranked among the league's elite pitchers. He was drafted first overall in 2011 and has since played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, and Yankees, earning multiple All-Star selections and Cy Young Award nominations. In 2019, he secured a lucrative free-agent contract with the Yankees and continues to be a key figure in their pitching rotation.
