GERRIT COLE RUMORS & GOSSIP
FanGraphs Prospect Stock Watch – 05/24/12
Gerrit Cole, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates
Current Level: A+
2012 Top 15 Prospects Ranking: 1st
Current Value: Stock is Rising
The first overall pick of the 2011 amateur draft, Cole did not pitch after signing his first pro contract and he came out of the gate a little rusty in 2012. After allowing 13 runs in his first four starts of the year he’s given up just four runs in his last...
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5/23 MiLB Recap: Gerrit Cole throws five scoreless innings
Everyone but Indy in action today with Altoona playing two.
Harrisburg 5, Altoona 3 – Phil Irwin gave up 5 runs (4 earned) in 6 innings. He struck out 6 and didn’t walk a batter. Kelson Brown was 2 for 4. Brock Holt went 2 for 4. Ramon Cabrera was 1 for 3 with a walk. Miles Durham went 2 for 3. Quincy Latimore was 2 for 3 with a double.
Harrisburg 3, Altoona 2...
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5/12 MiLB Recap: Gerrit Cole solid again
Everyone in action tonight.
Indianapolis 5, Norfolk 4 – Jo-Jo Reyes started and gave up 2 runs over 5 innings. Bryan Morris pitched 3 scoreless innings of relief. Evan Meek pitched 2 scoreless innings. Matt Hague was 4 for 6 with a double. Jordy Mercer went 2 for 4 with 2 walks and has hit safely now in 14 straight games. Brian Friday was 4 for 6 with a double.
Erie...
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18 days ago
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18 days ago
Pittsburgh Pirates: 25 Prospects To Know (#1-10)
The minor league follow-up to “Key Questions for 25 Players” on the MLB club. Players ranked in order of importance to the franchise.
1. Gerrit Cole, SP (High-A)
Jameson Taillon may have nearly as high a ceiling, but considering the Pirates took Cole with the #1 overall pick in 2011, he needs to dominate and move through the system quickly. The pressure is evenÂ...
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22 days ago
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22 days ago
4/30 MiLB Recap: Gerrit Cole pitches best game of season
Everyone in action again today.
Durham 1, Indianapolis 0 – Jeff Locke started and pitched 7 scoreless innings. He struck out 2, walked 4, and gave up 3 hits. Daniel Moskos gave up 1 run in 1 inning. Jordy Mercer went 1 for 3. Starling Marte was 0 for 3 with a walk.
Erie 10, Altoona 5 – Nathan Baker started and gave up 8 runs (7 earned) over 4 1/3 innings. Brock...
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April 30, 2012
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April 30, 2012
Gerrit Cole and Oscar Taveras: Scouting the Unknown
Gerrit Cole | RHP, Pirates | Born: 9/8/1990
As the first overall selection in the 2011 draft, signed out of UCLA to the Pittsburgh Pirates for a bonus worth $8 million, Gerrit Cole has arrived in pro baseball with large expectations. The hype isn’t without merit, though. Cole’s heater tops out at 102 mph and he counters with a deadly slider and a plus change. His...
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April 18, 2012
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April 18, 2012
4/9 MiLB Recap: Gerrit Cole makes pro debut
Columbus 4, Indianapolis 3 – Charlie Morton made a rehab start and gave up just 1 run over 7 2/3 innings. He struck out 8. Bryan Morris struck out the only batter he faced. Starling Marte was 2 for 4 with a homer. Brian Friday was 1 for 3 with a walk. Jordy Mercer was 0 for 4 with a 2 strikeouts. Eric Fryer went 2 for 4 with a double. Brandon Boggs was 1 for 3 with a...
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April 09, 2012
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April 09, 2012
Pittsburgh Pirates Cut Top Pick Gerrit Cole From Camp
Pirates Prospects reports the Pittsburgh Pirates have cut right-handed pitcher Gerrit Cole from their big league camp and reassigned him to the team’s minor league camp.
The first overall pick in the 2011 draft was a non-roster invitee to the team’s camp, but general manager Neal Huntington says the team doesn’t have enough innings to spread around to make Cole...
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March 08, 2012
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March 08, 2012
Scouting Comparison: Gerrit Cole and James Taillon
This will be the first in a series of articles that compares prospects by walking, step-by-step, through their scouting reports, culminating in my personal recommendation about which prospect is the better bet to reach their ceiling and help your team in the big leagues.
In this first installment I will tackle two Pittsburgh Pirates prospects who many within the industry consider...
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February 22, 2012
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February 22, 2012
(VIDEO) Gerrit Cole throwing at Pirate City
Although pitchers and catchers don’t officially report until Saturday, plenty of players have already arrived in Bradnenton, Fla.
Be sure to check out the Pirates first round pick in the 2011 draft, right-hander Gerrit Cole, throwing long toss at Pirate City today (Video curtosy of the Pirates).
Also, keep checking back on my youtube page. I post video interviews, pre and post...
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February 16, 2012
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February 16, 2012
THE PIRATES HOT 25
