Arm talent reigns supreme in the Cousins household, it seems.
Yankees pitcher Jake Cousins has acclimated himself well to the city of New York, posting a 2.37 ERA in 37 appearances out the bullpen for the Bronx Bombers. He even recorded his first save in August despite joining the team in a minor trade with the White Sox.
Cousins, 30, isn’t too far away from trying his luck on the open market. When he does, it would behoove him to enlist the services of his cousin as he attempts to get himself a contract commensurate with his career production thus far.
That’s because Cousins’ cousin is an athlete in his own right. You might’ve heard of him — Jake Cousins shares familial ties with Falcons QB Kirk Cousins.
The Cousins family has a trend of producing golden-armed standouts. Jake Cousins in no exception, following the path set by his older cousin to great aplomb in Year 4 of his big league career.
So, without further ado, here’s what you need to know about Jake Cousins, Kirk Cousins and the bond — and bloodline — that ties the together.