Yankees' Gerrit Cole Close to Achieving 'Wild' MLB Milestone
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole is three wins away from attaining an obscure piece of MLB history.
Gerrit Cole, the New York Yankees ace, is on the verge of achieving an obscure MLB milestone as he nears passing Mike Moore for the most wins by a pitcher drafted No. 1 overall. According to The Athletic's Tyler Kepner, Cole requires just three more wins to accomplish this feat. Currently sitting at 159 victories, Cole will enter his next start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday with a goal of reaching 160.
The 35-year-old pitcher, who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates No. 1 overall in 2008 after being selected 28th by the Yankees, expressed his surprise upon learning of this historical milestone. "That’s wild," Cole remarked, adding, "That’s kinda neat." Despite facing a setback in the 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery, Cole has returned to post a solid 3.35 ERA in 14 starts this year.
He surpassed David Price's 157 wins by winning his last three starts, allowing a combined three runs with 21 strikeouts. Cole currently ranks third among active pitchers in wins, trailing only Justin Verlander (266) and Max Scherzer (222). With the potential to join the exclusive 200-win club, Cole's next step could be a significant marker for modern pitchers in the Hall of Fame.
The Yankees will welcome Cole for his 160th career triumph as they begin a three-game series against the Blue Jays on Friday, with the matchup airing on Apple TV at 7:15 p.m. ET.
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