Ryan Bicondoa

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked New York Yankees #26 prospect in 2003
  A cousin of Darryl Kile, Bicondoa signed as a fifth-year senior before the 2002 draft. He went 11-2, 2.55 with a Western Kentucky-record 150 strikeouts and just 23 walks in 124 innings to earn Sun Belt Conference pitcher of the year honors. His success translated immediately to the pro ranks as he led the New York-Penn League in strikeouts and complete games. One of the system's sleepers, Bicondoa generates plus-plus life on an 86-92 mph sinker from a true three-quarters release. He keeps the ball down in the zone and can paint the corners as well as anyone in the system. While he's not overpowering, he uses an outstanding changeup to keep hitters off-balance. Bicondoa's curveball has slurvy action and is occasionally average, but it's a work in progress and needs to be tightened up. The curve could be the difference between a future in the rotation or the bullpen. He could enjoy a similar ascent to Charlie Manning and reach Double-A in his first full pro season.