New York Yankees’ star ace Gerrit Cole has achieved another milestone. As the All-Star game approaches, the list of contenders has been released, and excitement is mounting by the second. Cole, now a six-time All-Star nominee, is among the contenders. This year, he finds himself in fierce competition with two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani, who is targeting a half-billion-dollar contract in his upcoming free agency.

Importantly, Cole acknowledges that many other players could also accomplish what he’s aiming for. With this in mind, the ‘Cole Train’ hopes to fulfill his dream by ticking off this significant achievement on his career bucket list.

Shohei Ohtani v/s Gerrit Cole: Who will win?

The LA Angels’ two-way phenom, reigning World Baseball Champion, and iconic figure, Shohei Ohtani, is undeniably having a fantastic season this year. His unique ability to both pitch and hit solidifies him once again as a top contender for AL MVP. To add to his remarkable year, his upcoming free agency could likely see him sign one of the largest contracts not only in MLB history but across all sports.

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This exceptional performance rightfully warrants recognition. Hence, along with Cole, Ohtani has been selected as an All-Star player this year. In the same vein, Gerrit Cole and Nathan Eovaldi are among the contenders to start the All-Star game. With this in mind, the Yankees’ ace aspires to fulfill this objective as he participates in the All-Star game for the sixth time in his career. Reflecting on this ambition, Cole commented, “One of these days, I would like to start it.” He continued, “I’ve got to check that one off. I’m not sure how that shakes out over the next week. I know there’s a lot of deserving guys out there.”

Cole acknowledges that there are numerous deserving candidates for the starting position, perhaps more so than himself. Nonetheless, he remains hopeful for the opportunity to start the All-Star game and fulfill his aspiration.

How is Cole doing this year?

With a season average of 186, the Yankees’ ace, Gerrit Cole, has amassed a total of 2048 strikeouts to date. So far this season, he has pitched over 109 innings, striking out 118 batters while conceding only 36 runs. Indeed, Cole is delivering an impressive season. However, the question remains: Will this stellar performance secure him the start in the All-Star Game?

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According to you, which pitcher will start the All-Start Game this year? Will it be Shohei, Gerrit or Eovaldi? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!