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Yankees' Gerrit Cole under fire for apparently intentional HBP during minor league rehab
TL;DR
Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole faces criticism for seemingly hitting a batter intentionally during a minor league rehab game. The incident raises questions about his motives while playing for the Hudson Valley Renegades.
Key points
- Gerrit Cole hit an opposing batter during a minor league rehab game.
- The incident occurred while he was pitching for the Hudson Valley Renegades.
- Criticism has arisen over the apparent intentionality of the hit.
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Gerrit Cole sure appeared to hit an opposing batter intentionally on Monday night during a minor league rehab assignment.
There's no way to know definitively, but it's quite a potentially questionable move by the New York Yankees ace.
The pushback would be this: What could Cole possibly gain from hitting a batter while pitching for the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades?
But then you watch the clip:
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It's the first pitch of the at bat. Cole doesn't look away or seem bothered. He just wants a new baseball.
The guy he hit, Caleb Bonemer, already had two hits, including a first-inning home run.
It's hard to know if something specific about Bonemer's actions may have annoyed Cole, or if he simply decided he'd move on from this batter to another one.
It wasn't a good night for Cole, who went 4.1 innings and allowed five runs on seven hits, including two home runs.
Q&A
Why is Gerrit Cole being criticized for hitting a batter?
Gerrit Cole is under fire for appearing to intentionally hit an opposing batter during a minor league rehab assignment.
What team was Gerrit Cole playing for during the incident?
Gerrit Cole was pitching for the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades during the incident.
What are the potential consequences of Cole's actions in the minor leagues?
The incident could lead to scrutiny regarding Cole's sportsmanship and raise questions about his conduct as a player.
