Gerrit Cole's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Gerrit Cole.

Gerrit Cole is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the New York Yankees in MLB. He previously played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros. Cole was drafted by the Yankees in 2008 out of Orange Lutheran High School but chose to attend UCLA, playing college baseball for the Bruins, before eventually entering the major leagues.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

September 2013: Named NL Rookie of the Month

In September 2013, Gerrit Cole was named the National League (NL) Rookie of the Month. During the month, Cole had a 4–0 record and led all rookies with a 1.69 ERA and 39 strikeouts.

April 2015: Named NL Pitcher of the Month

In April 2015, Gerrit Cole was named the National League (NL) Pitcher of the Month.

September 8, 2019: Cole Strikes Out 14+ Hitters for Third Consecutive Game

On September 8, 2019, which was his 29th birthday, Gerrit Cole became only the second pitcher ever to strike out 14 or more hitters in three consecutive games.

September 18, 2019: Cole Reaches 300 Strikeouts

On September 18, 2019, Gerrit Cole became the 18th pitcher in major league history to strike out at least 300 batters in a single season.

September 24, 2019: Cole Breaks Astros Single-Season Strikeout Record

On September 24, 2019, Gerrit Cole struck out 14 batters to break the single-season strikeout record for any Astros pitcher, bringing his total to 316 on the year. He also allowed only two singles in his appearance of seven scoreless innings.

September 29, 2019: Cole Sets MLB Record with Consecutive 10+ Strikeout Outings

On September 29, 2019, Gerrit Cole set a Major League Baseball record with his ninth consecutive outing with at least 10 strikeouts.

August 4, 2020: Major League record since last loss

Through August 4, 2020, Cole's 242 strikeouts marked a Major League record since his last loss.

September 11, 2020: Cole throws a complete game shutout

On September 11, 2020, Gerrit Cole ended his 3-game losing streak by throwing a 2-hitter complete game shutout against the Baltimore Orioles.

2020: Cole makes All-MLB Second Team

In 2020, Gerrit Cole was selected for the All-MLB Second Team as a member of the New York Yankees.

May 12, 2021: Cole notches 1,500th career strikeout

On May 12, 2021, Gerrit Cole achieved his 1,500th career strikeout, becoming the second-fastest pitcher to reach this milestone.

October 4, 2022: Cole sets Yankees strikeout record

On October 4, 2022, Gerrit Cole surpassed Ron Guidry for the Yankees franchise record for strikeouts in a season, recording his 249th strikeout against the Texas Rangers.

July 10, 2023: Cole named All-Star Game starting pitcher

On July 10, 2023, Gerrit Cole was selected as the starting pitcher for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, marking the first time a Yankees starting pitcher had this honor since 2001.