Paul Skenes vs Gerrit Cole
Paul Skenes vs Gerrit Cole: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Paul Skenes and Gerrit Cole?
Gerrit Cole is another elite pitcher in the league, known for his powerful fastball and strikeout ability. His performances against Skenes have drawn significant attention.
Paul Skenes
Key numbers
- Win-Loss Record27–18
- Earned Run Average2.13
- Strikeouts475
- All-Star Appearances2
Top honours
- 2× All-Star2024, 2025
- NL Rookie of the Year2024
- NL Cy Young Award2025
- Most Outstanding Player2023 College World Series
- John Olerud Award2022
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Gerrit Cole
Key numbers
- Win-loss record154–81
- Earned run average3.17
- Strikeouts2,269
Top honours
- 6× All-Star2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
- American League Cy Young Award2023, via unanimous vote
- NL Rookie of the MonthSeptember 2013
- NL Pitcher of the MonthApril 2015
- UCLA Athletics Hall of FameInducted in 2022