Days After Yankees Rookie’s Big Win, Is Gerrit Cole Destined for Top Silverware With an Al CY Young Finalist Spot?

It was not the season that fulfilled the expectations of the New York Yankees. The 27-time champion failed to make it to the World Series. Given that they spent a lot on the season, it put the question on the ability of the team and the players. However, Gerrit Cole remained an exception after performing well for the team.

The star pitcher played a crucial role for the team and claimed many victories. It also made him the favorite for the Cy Young Award. The confirmation from the MLB has confirmed his fight for the prestigious award. Notably, if he wins, it would be another award in the bag of the Yankees, after Anthony Volpe won the Gold Glove award. Will this be the case?

Gerrit Cole Boost for the Yankees After Anthony Volpe’s Gold Glove

It has been an astonishing journey for Gerrit Cole since his MLB debut. The 33-year-old has pitched 1859 innings and has over 2152 strikeouts to become one of the most prolific players in MLB history. He also won multiple awards, including two MLB strikeouts and AL ERA leader, adding to MLB exploits. However, in all these years, Cole has not won the Cy Young Award in a big miss. Though it might change this year.

Reportedly, the Pinstripes star has made it to the final three nominations of the AL Cy Young Award. It has happened, all thanks to a glorious season with 15-4 at an ERA of 2.63 with 222 strikeouts at a WHIP of 0.98. With this, Cole finished sixth in the league leaderboards, but his overall put him ahead of everyone who could be on his first AL Cy Award. Interestingly, fans have acknowledged the same and have their thoughts along similar lines.

With a Majority of Support, Cole Looks Like a Firm Winner

For every MLB pitcher, the Cy Young award is a testament to their hard work and success on the field. Thus, every pitcher wants to win it. Gerrit Cole, who has not won it before, feels the same and is just a result away to get it. Notably, fans also have given him a favor ahead of Kevin Gausman and Sonny Gray.

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Though both the players have done well with Gausman claiming 237 strikeouts and Gray notching up an ERA of 2.79, fans feel these are not enough for the victory. They have justified this in the following reactions.

Others said Cole should win

One added it is an easy win for Cole

However, others disagreed with it and called the selection wrong

Another amplified it with a question

From the reactions, one thing is visible: the Yankees star is in a prime position to win the award. However, few have pointed out the missing Kyle Bradish from it. What are your thoughts on this? Do you agree with the selection? Do share your thoughts in the comments.

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