In the 2011 amateur draft, Pittsburgh, picking first, selects right-handed pitcher Gerrit Cole from UCLA. The choice is somewhat surprising as Cole’s college teammate, Trevor Bauer, who is picked 3rd by Arizona, had a much better season this year. Sandwiched between the two Bruins is Danny Hultzen of the University of Virginia, picked second by Seattle. Cole had previously been picked 28th overall in the 2008 draft, by the Yankees, but declined their offer.
On June 6 2011 — In the 2011 amateur draft, Pittsburgh, picking first, selects right-handed pitcher Gerrit Cole from UCLA. The choice is somewhat surprising as Cole’s college teammate, Trevor Bauer, who is picked 3rd by Arizona, had a much better season this year. Sandwiched between the two Bruins is Danny Hultzen of the University of Virginia, picked second by Seattle. Cole had previously been picked 28th overall in the 2008 draft, by the Yankees, but declined their offer.
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