In my premium column for Patreon subscribers, I looked at the cautious approach the Pirates are taking with Paul Skenes. I agree with the approach, but broke down how it could have limits that would call for him being up before the Super Two dates pass.
Nick Gonzales was taken seventh overall in the 2020 draft. He's dealt with swing and miss issues, which have kept him in Triple-A. In the early part of the season, he's showing positive overall improvements with his strikeout rates, while still having some underlying concerns about swing and miss.
GERRIT COLE
SP, UCLA
Age: 20
Born: September 8, 1990
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 215
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Class: Junior
Level: NCAA
Advisor: Scott Boras
Links:
All Gerrit Cole Posts
SCOUTING REPORT
Cole was a former first...
