In his 2024 Spring Training debut, Gerrit Cole faced off against Daniel Vogelbach, resulting in Vogelbach hitting a two-run homer to deep right off Cole after just 22 pitches. The pitch, a 96.1 mph fastball on a 2-1 count, marked a significant moment for Vogelbach, especially considering his recent discussions about facing Cole. This performance, which gave the Blue Jays an early lead in Tampa, may boost Vogelbach's chances for a bench job with the team, as he demonstrates the ability to swing at strikes and hit the ball hard against top pitchers. Cole's early exit from the game and Vogelbach's success, highlighted by the former Met's home run, have sparked discussions about their encounter.
Cole not a fan of Blue Jays' Vogelbach's slow HR trot https://t.co/JBKSms9ntj
Gerrit Cole's as good as it gets. "You’re going to get one pitch, maybe, against a guy like that." Tonight, Daniel Vogelbach didn't miss it. Up @Sportsnet, more on Vogelbach's big swing & the Blue Jays https://t.co/yVkGPJBgEU
Cole will strike him out and give him a look. Simple as that https://t.co/FHezSvUTwU
Yankees' Gerrit Cole gets his work in but loses battle with former Met Daniel Vogelbach | @eboland11 https://t.co/mKF8aksfzN
This afternoon, I asked Daniel Vogelbach about facing Gerrit Cole. He had some interesting thoughts. About an hour later, he took Cole deep. More on that at-bat & why it matters for #BlueJays @sportsnet https://t.co/yVkGPJBgEU
Swing at strikes, take balls, hit the ball hard. It sounds easy, but few can do it against the best in the world. The fact that Daniel Vogelbach can appears to be giving him a strong chance at a bench job with the Blue Jays. (@bnicholsonsmith) https://t.co/PZviFGJVz6
Former Met Daniel Vogelbach CRUSHES one off Gerrit Cole 😳 (via @Sportsnet) https://t.co/CwddIZwYs1
Daniel Vogelbach homered off Gerrit Cole tonight to give #Bluejays an early lead in Tampa. I wrote about the impact he might have on the team earlier this week: https://t.co/agxwd1pUfo
NO DOUBT‼️ Daniel Vogelbach welcomes Gerrit Cole to Spring Training with a ROCKET 🚀 (via @Sportsnet) https://t.co/hLeutQFsMf
Gerrit Cole is coming out after just 22 pitches https://t.co/09d2ErKEdh
New Jay Daniel Vogelbach takes Gerrit Cole deep?! 😳💣 (🎥: @Sportsnet) https://t.co/Y9pagItNCY
Daniel Vogelbach absolutely CRUSHES one off Gerrit Cole https://t.co/L6J3mXx6nV
Daniel Vogelbach hitting a home run off Gerrit Cole is his make a wish moment. Good for him
Daniel Vogelbach blasts a two-run homer to deep right off Gerrit Cole. Pitch was a 96.1 mph fastball on a 2-1 count.
Gerrit Cole is ready for his 2024 #SpringTraining debut. 🔒 https://t.co/krRcStB6vP