Gerrit Cole Reaches 97.5 MPH in Live Batting Practice

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole completed his third live batting practice session of the spring on Friday, throwing 30 pitches over two innings. He reached 97.5 mph with his fastball and incorporated breaking balls, reporting that he felt excellent. The team is taking a cautious approach with Cole after he missed the entirety of last season, but his performance has been highly encouraging as he builds toward the regular season.