Eleven years. That’s how long it took for the New York Yankees to finally sign Gerrit Cole. In the 2008 MLB draft, the Bronx Bombers selected Cole with the 28th overall pick but, rather than sign with the Yanks, Cole decided to come to Westwood and play for John Savage and the Bruins.
After three seasons in Westwood, Cole was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He spent just a little more than a season in the minors, he made his debut with the Pirates on June 11, 2013. Over the course of five seasons with the Pirates, Cole went 59-42 with a 3.