Gerrit Cole vs Justin Verlander
Gerrit Cole vs Justin Verlander: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander?
Both pitchers have faced each other in key matchups, creating a rivalry that highlights their status as elite pitchers in MLB.
Gerrit Cole
Key numbers
- Win-loss record154–81
- Earned run average3.17
- Strikeoutsover 2,200
- MLB debut2013
- All-Star selectionsmultiple
Top honours
- American League Cy Young Award2023
- MLB All-Star2015
- National League Rookie of the MonthSeptember 2013
- National League Pitcher of the MonthApril 2015
- Franchise strikeout record (Astros)326 strikeouts in 2019
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Justin Verlander
Justin Verlander is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.