6′3, 190, RHP, California High Schooler, Boras client, KG called him “the most talented HS arm in the draft.” He is pretty much this year’s Porcello.

KLaw’s take: This is a great pick; he fell to the Yankees for financial reasons. Cole has the best arm among the prep pitchers in the draft. He has a loose, quick arm. He has the best fastball of the high school pitchers; it tops out 97 mph. He needs more consistency on the breaking ball. And he needs to just throw his changeup instead of guiding it. He’s a high-ceiling arm that could be a No. 1 starter. If that doesn’t work, he could be a dominant reliever.

“Gerrit has a big, strong, projectable body with a high ceiling,” said Damon Oppenheimer, Yankees Vice President of Amateur Scouting. “He throws a power fastball with sink in the 94-98 range and has also developed a good changeup. He’s a competitor every time he takes the mound, and he pitches with a lot of confidence. We were really pleased with both of our first two selections.” (Source)