Gerrit Cole and wife Amy.Photo: Gerrit Cole/Instagram
A little slugger is on the way forGerrit Cole!
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The timing of the couple’s pregnancy announcement couldn’t be sweeter. Last month, Cole reportedly signed a landmarknine-year, $324 million contract dealwith the Yankees,sources told ESPN. Other outlets, includingUSA Today, also reported the agreement.
According to ESPN, the contract for free agent Cole includes an opt-out after five years, as well as a no-trade clause. It amounts to an average annual salary of $36 million, which is officially the most total money and annual average salary for a pitcher in history.
Cole just finished off a strong run with the Houston Astros, helping take the team to the2019 World Serieswhere they ultimatelyfell to the Washington Nationals. He was up for the 2019 Cy Young Award, but ended up coming in second behind his Astros teammateJustin Verlander.
The athlete’s MLB career started in 2008 while he was still in high school. The Yankees selected Cole in the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft, but instead he ultimately opted to attend college at UCLA. He was the first overall selection in the 2011 MLB draft for the Pittsburgh Pirates, debuting in 2013. Cole was traded to the Astros in 2018.
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Cole and Amy recently celebrated three years of marriage, with each posting sweet tributes on Instagram that included photos from their romantic wedding day.
“Forever grateful for you. Happy Anniversary,@gerritcole45! ?,” Amy wrote on Nov. 12 in the caption of asnapshot from their ceremony, showing the pair exchanging vows under a stunning floral arch.
“One of my most favorite days of the year!” Cole wrote the same day, to accompany aphotograph of the spousesholding hands in their wedding attire. “Love you@amyc23! Cheers to 3 years!”
source: people.com
