Gerrit Cole
Baseball pitcher, 2015 All-Star
Baseball pitcher, 2015 All-Star
A professional baseball pitcher, played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Houston Astros. Achieved All-Star status in 2015 and 2019. In 2021, became a significant player for the New York Yankees. Established a reputation for striking out a high number of batters and leading the league in strikeouts during the 2019 season. Contributed to the Astros' success in the postseason.
2× All-Star selection
Led MLB in strikeouts in 2019
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