Not many things have been going right for the Yankees to start the 2023 season. Sure, they own a 16-15 record, but that’s accompanied by being 8.5 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays and in the American League East basement. One consistent bright spot since Opening Day, though, has been starting pitcher Gerrit Cole.
The right-hander has been consistently demolishing his competition. Through seven starts and 46.2 innings, he’s 5-0 with a 1.35 ERA, a 0.90 WHIP, and 52 strikeouts. He’s pitched into at least the sixth inning in every start, racking up six quality starts in the process.