BUFFALO, N.Y.
Cole added: “We are aligned in a lot of areas with the commissioner’s office on this.
A lower fastball spin rate did not affect Cole’s execution against the Blue Jays on Wednesday night.
According to ESPN Stats & Information research, Cole’s fastballs averaged a spin rate 2,303 revolutions per minute , down 210 RPM from his season average coming into the game.
“We’re all just trying to play by the rules, play by what the commissioner’s handed out going forward,” Cole said.
I would encourage the commissioner’s office to continue to talk with us, please, because we’re the ones that throw the ball.
We’re all out there trying to compete, and he’s working his tail off trying to compete for his team and it’s just …
Cole agreed with Glasnow’s assessment of understanding MLB’s policing of sticky substances, but both have an issue with it happening midseason because they believe eliminating something that helps pitchers’ grip could lead to an increase in injuries.
“I read a statement from the commissioner’s office that this isn’t about blaming anybody.