Encapsulated and graded GEM MINT 9.5 by BGS, with signature graded "10" by Beckett. Rookie Card. The former Pirates pitcher has penned a strong, blue ink signature on the front of this desirable "Red Refractors" collectible. The card's BGS condition report: Centering 9.5, Corners 9.5, Edges 9.5, Surface 9.5. A caption on the card's front declares, "Topps Certified Autograph Issue," attesting to the authenticity of the signature and serving as Topps' COA. The limited-edition piece is serial-numbered "06/25." Gem Mint condition. The new Yankees All-Star Ace already has a great postseason performance record and his ready to add to his legacy in the Bronx.

Career Highlights:

·         Career Stats through 2020: W-L 101-55, ERA 3.19 (under 3.00  since 2018), Games 204, Strikeouts 1430, WHIP 1.12, opponent batting average under .200 since 2018

·         October 2020 -- Fastest pitcher in MLB History to reach 100 career postseason strikeouts (Ks) in 79 innings, surpassing Kershaw, Scherzer, Randy Johnson and Verlander as a Yankee

·         September 2020 – Joined the “Century Club” by recording his 100^th career regular season win with the Yankees

·         August 2020 -- Gerrit Cole became the 6th pitcher in MLB history to win 20 consecutive decisions; tied for 3^rd in longest winning steak

·         Went 20-0 in 27 starts, hadn’t lost a road start since April 20^th 2019, hadn’t recorded a loss since May 22^nd 2019

·         September 29^th 2020 -- Gerrit Cole joined Tom Seaver (1973) as the only pitchers with 13+ Ks & 0 BBs in a postseason game.

·         September 29^th 2020 -- Gerrit Cole became the first pitcher in postseason history to have three games of 12 or more strikeouts

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