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mrcoreymonroe · 6 years

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Minor League Preview: Scranton Wilkes-Barre

C Kyle Higashioka – He will likely be the Yankees third catcher again this season, which will relegate him to Triple-A for one more season. He filled in for Sanchez while he was injured last season and got the job done. He was bad with the bat, but he held his own behind the dish and he did hit a couple of big homeruns. Even that was a great story considering his minor league journey. He’s as good as any third catcher in the league, and a great stowaway to have in Triple-A for the Yankees waiting to be used.

1B Mike Ford – 2019 will be the last season the Yankees can keep Mike Ford before he becomes a minor league free agent. At that point he can sign anywhere. He had a decent year in Triple-A in 2018, although it was a big step back from 2017. He hits for average power, excellent patience, and good contact numbers. I would envision him being able to hold his own in the majors if called upon. He’s always an injury away from the major leagues.

2B Thairo Estrada – Realistically Estrada is going to be a utility guy in Triple-A. He will play a plethora of positions. After getting shot and having a botched surgery, Estrada had a rough go of it last year. Scouts who saw him play in the AFL felt he had lost a step, especially in the field. 2018 was a lost year, but it’s still possible he could get back to his old self. It’s still been less than a year since he was shot. If he makes a full recovery, you have a guy with above average tools across the board who can play multiple positions. That would be of huge value to the major league team this year. My fingers are crossed for him to make it back.

SS Tyler Wade – He has not played well in any of his major league opportunities, but he is also still young. Wade has the skills to be an above average defender at shortstop and the Yankees still think he will eventually do enough with the bat to stick in the majors. He has yet to show that in his opportunities but has performed well at every stop in the minors. He will at least be an exciting player to follow in Triple-A

3B Mandy Alvarez – Alvarez is a bit of a sleeper as a guy who has moved through the system quickly but incognito. His most recent stop was Trenton, where he hit .262/.314/.438/.751 with 11 homeruns and 25 doubles in 99 games. He’s a guy who could surprise some folks this year. He has some power and can play a solid third base.

LF Zachary Zehner – Zehner had yet another season of improvement in 2018. He has been better and better every year he has spent in the minors. In 2018, he had a .270/.339/.459/.798 line between Double-A and Triple-A. He hit 14 HR, 25 doubles, and six triples in 119 games. All were career highs. Zehner has average tools across the board, but now has a great shot at playing in the major leagues someday if he has a good season in 2019. He’s a guy who could see some action if there is an injury or two in the major leagues, and he would probably hold his own.

CF Trey Amburgey – He’s another guy who showed improvement in 2018, hittins .258/.300/.418/.718 with 16 homeruns and 25 doubles in 125 games. Amburgey has good pop but could still use work on his patience. If he can figure out how to make more contact and take more walks, you’re looking at a surefire major league outfielder. He has above average speed and a great arm. He could hold his own in center or be a plus defender at the corners. He has the tools to be an asset at the plate as well, he just needs it all to come together. If it does, he’s a major leaguer for sure. If not, he’ll flame out in Triple-A. Nonetheless he will be a fun player to watch in Triple-A in 2019.

RF Clint Frazier – Frazier is the highest ceiling fielder who will likely start the season in Triple-A. If he is running on all cylinders though, he won’t be there long. He has the power and bat to be an all-star caliber left or right fielder. He can even hold his own in center if needed. Frazier could take over Brett Gardner’s spot in left field early in the season. He’s a potential 30 homerun hitter who can also hit for average. Frazier is easily the most exciting position player in Scranton.

DH Ryan McBroom – He will play first base and DH, and if a need arises, he too could spend time in the majors. McBroom had a .301/.248/.458/.806 line in 2018 with 15 homeruns and 23 doubles in 2018 over 121 games. He’s a nice stowaway to have here in case the Yankees need him in the lineup, and he’ll certainly hit a bunch of homeruns this season wherever he is.

UTIL Billy Fleming – Fleming is a utility guy the Yankees picked up as a non-drafted free agent years ago. He has done a great job at every stop in the minors. Most recently he hit .290/.347/.440/.787 with six homeruns and 19 doubles in 71 games between Double-A and Triple-A. He’s not tooled up but the guy can swing the bat and play multiple positions well enough. Don’t be surprised to see him in the majors someday, but probably not with the Yankees.

SP Jonathan Loaisiga – If the season started today, he would likely be the first call up if there was an injury. That stands for the rotation, but it might stand for the bullpen as well. Loaisiga had a remarkable season in 2018 considering where he started (High-A). He made some noise in the majors although he had a couple of rough starts too. If he can stay healthy, he has the potential to be a mid to front of the rotation starter. His floor is a shutdown reliever.

SP Chance Adams – He was returning from injury last year and the velocity lost a few ticks. This year he hopes to be full strength. If that’s the case the Yankees will have another weapon that is major league ready. When he’s at his best he throws mid to upper 90’s and has the secondary pitches to be a starter but the power to be a reliever. That gives him role versatility which is important for every major league team to have, especially contenders. A return to form for Adams would be big for the system and also for the major league team.

SP Michael King – After being traded to the Yankees last year, King took off. His velocity went up, he struck out a bunch of batters, and he threw 161 innings of 1.79 ERA ball. That is all beyond impressive, and it puts him in line to pitch in the majors this year as a starter. He’s yet another guy who could make a major league impact this year. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him up there and performing like a seasoned veteran.

SP Domingo Acevedo – He’s a raw stuff guy with surprisingly good command, but also a guy who has had some trouble staying healthy. Of all of the players mentioned so far, he’s the most likely to end up in the bullpen as a high leverage reliever with big velocity and big stuff. There’s still a ceiling of a mid-rotation starter there though. He has never had a statistically bad season, and I suspect that will continue this year with Triple-A. If he can stay healthy, he will certainly be exciting to watch.

SP Brian Keller – Keller has performed well all the way up the ladder in the minors. He has improved his velocity every year since arriving with the Yankees, and already has good control of his secondary offerings. With time he could see even more improvement. He has a chance to stick in the rotation as a 4th or 5th starter and would be a good option if anyone went down with injury in the majors.

Swingman Nestor Cortes – Cortes has the most role versatility out of anyone on this list. He could be called upon to start or as a reliever. He has the talent and control to make it in the major leagues. At this point he’s proven everything he possibly can in the minors and just awaits his shot. He doesn’t have big stuff but he has moxie and control.

RP Stephen Tarpley – The biggest person to suffer when the Yankees signed Adam Ottavino was Tarpley. It essentially squeezed him out of the big-league bullpen. He will likely start in the minors now, which is great for the Yankees. They will have a known relief pitching asset sitting in the minors ready to go. He’s lefty and has good enough stuff to get righties out too. He’s a great guy to have and he will keep the Yankees bullpen great even if there’s an injury.

RP Joe Harvey – The Yankees turned a 19th round pick into an upper-90’s reliever on the brink of the major leagues. That’s one heck of a development story. Harvey is another asset in waiting in Triple-A that the Yankees could call upon at any time and he would likely at least hold his own, but likely be a good performer.

RP JP Feyereisen – Here’s another kid who can hit upper-90’s. The only catch with Feyereisen is his control. If he can learn to control his stuff, he would immediately become a major league bullpen asset. Feyereisen will get his shot eventually. The only question is if the Yankees can get him to turn the corner or if he will have to find his way with another organization.

RP Raynel Espinal – With little left to prove in the minors, Espinal turned in a great performance in 2018. He had 95 K : 26 BB and a 3.09 ERA in 67 innings for Triple-A Scranton. He’s up to mid-90’s with his fastball and has a tremendous K-rate. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him in the majors this year either. He’s already a viable option.

RP David Sosebee – As of 2017, Sosebee was sitting 92-94 mph with a slider to go along with his fastball. He had a fantastic season in 2018, with 75 K : 24 BB and a 2.3 ERA in 62.2 innings. He reached Triple-A by the end of the season. Sosebee will likely start in Triple-A this season, and if he plays well he could get a chance in the majors. It could be with the Yankees, or they could make him part of a trade for a position of need, international money, or a low-level wild card with high ceiling. No matter what, Sosebee is looking like he has a high probability to pitch in the major leagues in the future.

RP James Reeves – He too made it to Triple-A last year late in the season, although he only threw 1.2 innings. He spent most of the season in Double-A. On the year, Reeves finished with 72 K : 34 BB in 56.1 innings with a 2.88 ERA. He had a .167 average against on the year. Reeves has a low-90’s fastball and a sweeping slider. He’s also lefty which gives him an advantage. Reeves has an excellent chance to pitch in the majors in the future. He could pitch for the Yankees if there is a need this year, or they could trade him for international money, a major league need, or a low minors wild card prospect.

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The not top 50

Here’s a list of the guys who missed the top 50 by varying degrees. Don’t take the actual number rankings to heart, as there is very little difference between 51 and 100. Most of these guys will be in the top 50 with one big season next year.

In particular, there are a ton of pitchers on this list who would normally be a shoe-in for the top 50 list, but given the depth they just missed the cut. It’s going to be a fun year in 2019.

51. Pedro Espinola – RHP, 6-foot-4, 207-pounds, 22-years-old – Espinola had a good year in Pulaski, with a 3.77 ERA and 58 K : 32 BB in 45.1 innings. The control is still not where it needs to be, but he’s progressing nicely. Being a 22-year-old in the rookie leagues means that he will have to prove himself at higher levels, but Espinola has the stuff to make that happen. What Espinola lacks in control he makes up for with a nasty two pitch repertoire. He has a 93-96 mph fastball with a low ¾ arm angle. He also has a nasty curveball. The spin rates on both pitches are elite (2500 RPM and 3000 RPM respectively). If he can learn to control these and develop a third pitch, he could bust onto the scene.

52. Jose Villa – 3B, 6-foot-1, 170-pounds, RHB, 19-years-old – Jose Villa had an unbelievable year statistically for the GCL Yankees. In the GCL, he had a .371/.397/.543/.940 line with two homeruns, eight doubles, and three triples in 33 games. He also played six games in the DSL. Villa is a guy who hits the ball hard all around the field and can play multiple positions. The Yankees are keeping him at third for now because he has done well there, but anything could happen going forward. Villa was not a highly touted signing, and despite his nice size, he doesn’t have crazy tools other than his ability to barrel the baseball and make consistent contact. If he keeps hitting like he has, however, none of that is going to matter much longer.

53. Daniel Ramos – RHP, 5-foot-10, 169-pounds, 23-years-old – I thought Ramos would be in line for more innings this year since he threw 52 last year. Alas, he only got 67.2 innings, although his appearances were generally spaced apart by five days, which means the Yankees still may view him as a starter. He finished the year with a 3.72 ERA and 64 K : 27 BB in 67.2 innings. He has a 92-95 mph fastball with developing secondary pitches. It’s not clear what the Yankees have planned for him next year, but he may be ready for a bigger workload.

54. Alexander Vizcaino – RHP, 6-foot-2, 160-pounds, 21-years-old – Vizcaino has an electric arm but struggles greatly with command and control. He had a 5.12 ERA and 57 K : 23 BB in 58 innings this year. With a mid-90’s fastball that has reached 97 mph, and a curveball/changeup that have plus potential, he’s a guy who could make an impact down the line. For now he is still raw. This is one of those guys who could become a household name if something clicks.

55. Deivi Diaz – LHP, 5-foot-10, 197-pounds, 19-years-old – He’s a lefty who can dial it up to the low-90’s with a curveball and changeup that are developing. He had a nice year in the GCL and DSL, with a 3.63 ERA and 52 K : 16 BB in 39.2 innings. He’s another guy with a nice repertoire and good performance in the low minors. He also still has youth on his side. He could develop into a Nestor Cortes type with more velocity.

56. Ryder Green – CF, 6-foot-0, 200-pounds, RHB, 18-years-old – Green made his debut this year and showed some promise in the GCL. He hit .203/.316/.392/.708 which is not great. On the other hand, he also hit three homeruns, two triples, and two doubles in 2018. He is known for having big power and impressive batting practice displays. Let’s see what the Yankees can do to develop these tools.

57. Alex Mauricio – RHP, 6-foot-0, 180-pounds, 21-years-old – The Yankees rolled him out as a starter this year after giving him relief work in his career debut. They may have gotten him in the 27th round, but he has much more value than that now. He started 11 games this year, and had a 3.86 ERA and 49 K : 18 BB in 58.1 innings between Staten Island and Low-A. He has a mid-90’s fastball and as of last year, questionable secondary stuff. It seems like he has improved some of the secondary pitches and we will see where he goes from here. He has been up to 99 mph in the past, so there may be even more left in the tank.

58. Rodney Hutchison – RHP, 6-foot-5, 225-pounds, 22-years-old – The Yankees picked up Hutchison I the sixth round and they got a power arm. He’ll get up to the high-90’s on the radar gun and the Yankees feel they can develop him as a starter. He had 31 K : 6 BB and a 1.97 ERA in 32 innings for Staten Island this year. I suspect he’ll start with Low-A next year and be a part of their rotation.

59. Austin DeCarr – RHP, 6-foot-3, 218-pounds, 23-years-old – DeCarr seems to have found a niche in the bullpen and had a nice year pitching for Charleston. He threw 36 innings, had 39 K : 25 BB, and a 3.5 ERA. The biggest blemish is the walks, and he will need to get much better if he wants to continue to rise. In the past, he had a mid-90’s fastball and nasty curveball.

60. Evan Alexander – OF, 6-foot-2, 175-pounds, LHB, 20-years-old – Alexander is an athletic kid who had a nice statistical season for Pulaski this year. He hit .278/.399/.503/.902 with five homeruns, one double, and nine triples. He also had 10 SB in 47 games. This was a nice little breakout for him, and it will be interesting to see where this puts him next year. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him start in Charleston, but I also wouldn’t be surprised if they held him back one more year and put him in Staten Island. Either way, he is developing some power to a game that already includes speed. With time, he could turn into a good one.

61. Mickey Gasper – 1B, 5-foot-10, 205-pounds, RHB, 22-years-old – Another 27th round draft pick, Mickey Gasper is a crowd favorite at Pulaski. He had nine homeruns and six doubles with a .257/.393/.493/.886 line. This is what he should be doing in the rookie leagues at his age, but you can’t fault him for doing just that. He is pretty maxed out physically, but as you can see by the numbers he generates a ton of power from his relatively short stature. He’s most likely an organization guy but you never know when one of these guys can turn into something more.

62. Isaiah Pasteur – CF, 6-foot-2, 182-pounds, RHB, 22-years-old – Yankees got Pasteur in the 13th round this year out of GWU. He transferred there this year and the Yankees took the opportunity to draft him given his great tools. He finished with a .295/.347/.568/.915 line between the GCL and Pulaski this year. He had six homeruns, six doubles, and six stolen bases. Pasteur is another athletic kid with a power and speed combo. He played 3B in college but the Yankees love his athleticism so much they put him in CF. His career merits watching closely.

63. Shawn Semple – RHP, 6-foot-1, 220-pounds, 22-years-old – He was the 11th round draft pick in 2017 and he’s a hometown boy from Voorhees, NJ. He has a low-90’s fastball, along with a curveball and a changeup that he has a good feel for. He pitched 61 innings between Staten Island, Low-A, and one start in High-A this year. Semple had a 2.95 ERA and 62 K : 14 BB on the season. Overall these are excellent stats and hopefully he can expand on his first full season in the minors in 2019.

64. Reiver Sanmartin – LHP, 6-foot-2, 160-pounds, 22-years-old – Reiver came to the Yankees in the Ronald Herrera trade, and his performance has been great. He has an 88-90 mph fastball, so he’s not gonna light up the radar gun, but he has pinpoint control and a nice curveball that he can locate at will. He pitched over four levels this year from Staten Island to Trenton, and had a 2.81 ERA in 67.1 innings, with a 58 : 4 strikeout to walk ratio.

65. Carlos D. Rodriguez – RHP, 5-foot-10, 155-pounds, 19-years-old –Rodriguez apparently has some pretty good stuff for his size. It seems to be showing up in the numbers too. He had 49.2 innings pitched in the DSL and GCL this year, and finished with a 3.08 ERA, 51 K, and 12 BB. In time we will find out if he becomes a true prospect or not.

66. Alexander Palma – RF, 6-foot-0, 201-pounds, 22-years-old – Palma was well on his way to his best career season when he went down with an injury that ended his season. He hit .299/.348/.459/.806 with seven homeruns, eight doubles, and one triple in 52 games this season. Palma has a great hit tool and some burgeoning power. He’s a long shot to stick in right field in the majors but he took a big step in the right direction this year.

67. James Reeves – LHP, 6-foot-3, 215-pounds, 25-years-old – Reeves had another successful season with a 2.88 ERA, 56.1 IP, and a 72 : 34 K : BB ratio. He has a low-90’s fastball he locates with the best of them, and a nasty slider/changeup combo. He’s one of a few upper level lefties who might be able to help the major league team next season.

68. Nestor Cortes – LHP, 5-foot-11, 205-pounds, 23-years-old – It was another fine year for Cortes, with a 3.68 ERA and 99 K : 38 BB in 115 innings. He also turned in 4.2 major league innings, and an 8 innings shutout performance in the playoffs, giving him a total of 127.2 innings overall this season, with 106 K. His fastball is high-80’s, low-90’s, and he has a curveball, changeup, and slider. He is tough to hit, at least for minor leaguers. I think there’s no doubt at this point he will get a chance to pitch in the majors for an extended period. The question becomes in what role, and for how long? Only time will tell, but for now it’s clear the Yankees do have a major league asset.

69. Oswald Peraza – SS, 6-foot-0, 176-pounds, RHB, 18-years-old – Peraza had a “hold your own” kind of year in Pulaski, with a .250/.333/.321/.655 line. He had one homer, three doubles, and two triples, while stealing eight bases. It was his first time playing under the lights, and he did hold his own. Peraza has above average speed and a good hit tool. Scouts feel he will have gap power but could develop more in the future. He’s a solid defender at shortstop and should stick there long term.

70. Zack Zehner – OF, 6-foot-4, 220-pounds, RHB, 26-years-old – The only thing preventing Zehner from being higher on the list is his age. He has good power with solid exit velocity, and he’s good in the outfield. He’s pretty good at everything, but not great at anything yet. He had a .270/.339/.459/.798 line this year between Double-A and Triple-A, with 14 homeruns, 25 doubles, and six triples. Overall it was a successful season for Zehner. He should be rule five eligible after this year, so some team might grab him there and give him a shot to play every day. If not, he’s gonna have a tough time finding playing time with the Yankees.

71. Phillip Diehl – LHP, 6-foot-2, 180-pounds, 24-years-old – Diehl has had nothing but success since signing with the Yankees in 2016. This year, between High-A and Double-A, he threw 75.1 innings and struck out 108, while walking 23. He had a 2.51 ERA. His fastball sits in the low 90’s, and he has slider and changeup to go along with it. The strikeout numbers are profound, so he has a real shot at the major leagues.

72. Alexander Vargas – RHP, 6-foot-4, 203-pounds, 21-years-old – Vargas has a low-90’s fastball that tops out at 93 with hard sink that causes batters to pound the ball into the ground. He also has a curveball and changeup. This season he had a 4.01 ERA with 50 K : 16 BB in 83 innings. Sinkerball pitchers tend to be better in the upper minors because the defense behind them improves, so don’t be surprised if this is the observed pattern with Vargas.

73. JP Sears – LHP, 5-foot-11, 180-pounds, 22-years-old – Sears has a 92-93 mph fastball, which is fine for a lefty. What’s best about his fastball though, is the deception and spin rate (2350). He also has a curveball and changeup which are average pitches. JP only managed to pitch 54 innings this year but was excellent. He had 54 K : 11 BB, a .191 average against, and a 2.67 ERA. He was placed on the disabled list after his 6/21 start and hasn’t been back since, which is disconcerting. The best thing you can hope for next year is a full, healthy season where he is back to his old self.

74. Oswaldo Cabrera – 2B/SS, 5-foot-10, 145-pounds, 19-years-old – You could say that Cabrera had a disappointing season and you wouldn’t be wrong. Especially given the fact that he had a career low OPS at .592. That said, he is just 19-years-old in Low-A, which means he has plenty of time to right the ship. He has great tools, including a plus hit tool, smooth fielding, a good arm, and above average speed. The Yankees are high on him, but he clearly has a few adjustments to make for next season. He finished the year with a .229/.379/.320/.529 line with six homeruns, 24 doubles, and one triple.

75. Wilkerman Garcia – SS, 6-foot-0, 176-pounds, SH, 20-years-old – Speaking of disappointing seasons, Wilkerman Garcia finished with a similarly bad line of .218/.274/.305/.580 with six homeruns, 20 doubles, and two triples. Garcia has a ton of talent and good long-term power projection, but he will have to start making big strides soon if he ever wants to be a legitimate major league shortstop.

76. Daniel Alvarez – RHP, 6-foot-3, 228-pounds, 22-years-old – Now that he has been moved into the bullpen, Alvarez could become a fast mover of the Giovanny Gallegos ilk. In his first season as a reliever he had a 1.3 ERA and 53 K : 8 BB in 34.2 innings. He had a .194 average against. Prior to this season, he was in the 90-93 range with his fastball as a starter. I’d wager a guess that he throws harder now. He also has an above average curveball and an average changeup.

77. Mike Ford – 1B, 6-foot-0, 225-pounds, LHB, 26-years-old – Ford had a decent season, but after the year he had in 2017 it has to be viewed as a disappointment. He finished with a .251/.326/.433/.759 line with 16 homeruns and 22 doubles in 108 games. Ford has excellent patience and decent power, although for a first baseman it’s not as impressive. At this point Ford has been passed over for several marginal prospects for a major league promotion, and I have a hard time believing the Yankees will keep him much longer. I hope he catches on with another organization.

78. Anyelo Gomez – RHP, 6-foot-1, 185-pounds, 25-years-old – Gomez went out with a mystery injury in May and has been out ever since. He only threw 7.1 innings this year and struck out eight while walking three. He finished with a 2.45 ERA. Gomez had an excellent season in 2017 though, and he has a low to mid-90’s fastball with secondary offerings that get the job done. He was taken in the rule 5 draft last year by the Braves and returned to the Yankees. If he can get back to being fully healthy he’s probably a major league caliber reliever soon.

79. Gosuke Katoh – 2B, 6-foot-2, 200-pounds, LHB, 23-years-old – Katoh had a disappointing year with a .229/.327/.335/.662 line, five homeruns, 27 doubles, and two triples. He also stole 11 bases. After a somewhat breakout year in 2017, this is a letdown. Next year is the last year of team control for Katoh. It’s looking unlikely that the Yankees will get anything out of drafting him. In the words of Yogi Berra, “It’s getting late early” for Katoh.

80. Canaan Smith – OF, 6-foot-0, 215-pounds, LHB, 19-years-old – Smith had a rough year, finishing with a .191/.281/.316/.596 line. He was generating a ton of buzz in the offseason with some huge exit velocities and dropping quite a few bombs. While the statistics weren’t there, the potential is still there for Smith to make a couple of adjustments and has a monster year in 2019. This wasn’t his breakout, but next year could be.

81. Ryan McBroom – 1B, 6-foot-3, 235-pounds, RHB, 26-years-old – McBroom catapulted himself ahead of Mike Ford on the depth chart this year with an excellent season, but now he’ll have a long way to go to catch Luke Voit. He finished with a .302/.348/.458/.806 line. He launched 15 homeruns with 23 doubles and two triples. He will serve as nice depth to Voit and Bird next year if he doesn’t get taken in the rule five draft.

82. Raynel Espinal – RHP, 6-foot-3, 199-pounds, 26-years-old – Espinal had another nice year, with a 3.09 ERA and 95 K : 26 BB in 67 innings. That’s an impressive K-rate, and it’s backed up by a low-to-mid-90’s fastball and a good slider. I’d like to see what he can do against major leaguers.

83. Joe Harvey – RHP, 6-foot-2, 235-pounds, 26-years-old – Harvey owns a career ERA of 1.75 in the minors over 144 innings, all in relief. This year, he had a 1.67 ERA and 68 K : 25 BB in 59.1 innings mostly in Triple-A. Over the years he has increased his velocity and improved his stuff, and at this point he is knocking on the doors to the majors. There is little doubt that he will pitch in the majors at some point, and when he does there’s an outside shot he could stick and carve out a nice career. His fastball is now in the mid-90’s.

84. Mandy Alvarez – 3B, 6-foot-1, 195-pounds, RHB, 24-years-old – Alvarez was also drafted in 2016, but he was in the 17th round. He had his best season as a pro this year. Alvarez finished with a .256/.314/.458/.751 line with 13 HR, 25 doubles, and three triples. Alvarez has power and can play the hot corner. If he can learn to either be more patient or hit for better average, we could be looking at a major leaguer.

85. Chris Gittens – 1B, 6-foot-4, 250-pounds, RHB, 24-years-old – It was a rough year for Gittens. When he wasn’t injured, he was ineffective. He finished the year with a .193/.294/.330/.624 line with six homeruns and nine doubles in 57 games. There’s a significant possibility that Gittens’ season was only bad because he was injured the whole year. It is possible he will return to form next year when fully healthy. At his best, he has a ton of power and patience.

86. David Sosebee – RHP, 6-foot-2, 220-pounds, 25-years-old – Sosebee had success at the highest level of the minors this year. He had a 2.3 ERA and 75 K : 24 BB in 62.2 innings this year between High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A. He’s always been a softer tossing guy but has great control and movement with his pitchers. As his strikeout total suggests, he does a nice job of missing bats. He’ll need the right set of circumstances to get a real shot in the majors, but I wouldn’t count him out.

87. Trevor Lane – LHP, 5-foot-11, 185-pounds, 24-years-old – Lane had a decent year between High-A and Double-A, with a 3.97 ERA and 82 K : 20 BB in 68 innings. He has a low-90’s fastball, a slider, and a changeup, and he too has a knack for missing bats. Lane has done a nice job climbing up the ladder for the Yankees and is getting close to being able to contribute in the majors.

88. Matt Wivinis – RHP, 6-foot-0, 170-pounds, 25-years-old – Wivinis had an excellent statistical season this year. He had a 2.41 ERA and 77 K : 15 BB in 56 IP. He has a .184 average against. He’ll sit low-90’s with his fastball, which is deceptive and gets swings and misses. He also has one of the best sliders in the system, and that’s coming from a nondrafted free agent. Looks like he was a good find.

89. Jio Orozco – RHP, 6-foot-1, 210-pounds, 21-years-old – Orozco had a down year, and the stuff is not coming around like the Yankees had hoped just yet. He had a 4.5 ERA and 36 K : 13 BB in 46 innings this year in Low-A. He has a 92-95 mph fastball with sinking movement, a curveball, and a changeup. He is still incredibly young and has a great arm, so there’s time for improvement.

90. Andres Chaparro – 3B, 6-foot-1, 200-pounds, RHB, 19-years-old – Chaparro had a rough season but he did show that he can do one thing well, and that is hit for power. He had a .191/.249/.348/.597 line with seven homeruns and 11 doubles. He’ll need major work on his hit tool and making hard contact going forward if he wants to start succeeding. He’s got some tools though, so time will tell if he can develop into something more.

91. Kyle Gray – 2B, 5-foot-10, 175-pounds, LHB, 21-years-old – Gray is a patient, power hitting second baseman. He hit .374/.462/.677 with 15 homeruns and 10 SB this year for West Virginia. He didn’t hit nearly as well for the Staten Island Yankees, but he did show his power. He hit seven homeruns and six doubles in 48 games but hit just .170/.281/.346/.627 on the season. I believe he’s better than that, and we will see more from him next year.

92. Roberto Chirinos – SS, 5-foot-11, 172-pounds, RHB, 18-years-old – He’s a toolsy shortstop with a plus arm, above average speed, and high makeup by all accounts. He struggled in his debut, with a .238/.289/.337/.626 line, but he has a ton of potential and is a guy to look out for next year.

93. Aaron McGarity – RHP, 6-foot-3, 185-pounds, 23-years-old – McGarity didn’t get many innings this season, but he made the most of them. He had 32 K : 3 BB and a 0.35 ERA in 25.2 innings for Staten Island. McGarity had a mid-90’s fastball in the past and the Yankees are hoping they can get him to return to that. Time will tell.

94. Daniel Bies – RHP, 6-foot-8, 245-pounds, 22-years-old – The Yankees took Bies in the 7th round out of Gonzaga. He fared pretty well in his first taste of professional baseball, finishing with a 3.3 ERA and 43 K : 7 BB in 30 innings. He already hits the mid-90’s with his fastball and has an average curveball. With the Yankees development team I wouldn’t be surprised if he was in the upper 90’s by the time he’s done developing. Another power arm in a system full of them.

95. Tanner Myatt – RHP, 6-foot-7, 220-pounds, 20-years-old – Myatt struggled in his debut, with a 5.4 ERA and 22 K : 9 BB in 18.1 innings. Myatt has already pitched up to 100 mph this past year. He also has a loopy curveball and struggles with control. This is not surprising given his size, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Yankees development team turned him into a monster.

96. Austin Gardner – RHP, 6-foot-2, 215-pounds, 23-years-old – The Yankees took Gardner in the 9th round last year, and he has done nothing but perform since then. This year he finished with a 1.27 ERA and 48 K : 8 BB in 35.1 innings in Staten Island. He’ll throw in the low 90’s with the fastball, and merits following as he advances.

97. Jesus Severino – RF, 6-foot-0, 186-pounds, RHB, 18-years-old – In his first year in the states, Severino made an impression. He hit .248/.368/.394/.762 with three homeruns, five doubles, and three triples. He also stole 18 bases. Severino has a ton of athleticism and some surprising pop.

98. Alexander Santana – OF, 6-foot-0, 175-pounds, RHB, 18-years-old – He had a tough time in his first year stateside, but he has power to spare. He hit .195/.272/.278/.550 with nine doubles and on triple. It’s always an adjustment to come to the United States for the first time, and he is extremely young.

99. Raimfer Salinas – CF, 6-foot-0, 175-pounds, RHB, 17-years-old – Salinas is one of the most talented players from the 2018 International free agent class. He’s athletic and scouts believe he will develop power over time. Salinas struggled in limited action this year, with a .108 average and one double in 11 games. He did steal four bases in a short period of time though. We will have to wait until next year to get an extended look at him.

100. Barrett Loseke – RHP, 6-foot-0, 170-pounds, 21-years-old – The Yankees got Loseke in the 17th round and he could end up being one of the big draft sleepers. He pitched really well in the college world series this year. Loseke is what you would call a gamer. He got into 10 games as a reliever for the Yankees in the GCL, and finished with 10 K : 4 BB and a 3.6 ERA in 10 innings. He also threw 53.2 innings with a 2.68 ERA for Arkansas. He has a low-mid 90’s fastball in relief.

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