PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – Altoona Curve pitcher and 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates No. 1 draft pick Gerrit Cole joins the Vinnie & Cook show on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan.

Gerrit recaps his experience at the MLB Futures Game in Kansas City. Gerrit says it is surreal to be called the future of the organization, but is honored by the challenge.

He also updates what he has been working on in Altoona.

Gerrit sheds some light on what Pirates first-round pick (and fellow Scott Boras client) Mark Appel might be going through as this year’s signing deadline approaches.