Born02/17/1998 in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
ProfileHt.: 6'2" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Debut04/02/2023
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
BA Grade/Risk: 40/High
Track Record: Brito was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2015 but didn't reach the upper levels of the minor leagues until 2021, when he finished the year with eight starts at Double-A Somerset. He split his 2022 season between Double-A and Triple-A sandwiched around a bout of dead arm that landed him on the injured list for about a month.
Scouting Report: Brito is considered the organization's most adept strike-thrower, and his pitch package has gotten deeper and better in recent years as well. He throws his changeup most often of his five pitches. It sits around 87 mph and peaks in the low 90s and scouts see it as a potential plus. The changeup serves as an effective complement to his array of mid-90s two- and four-seam fastballs and his low-90s cutter, which was introduced as another option for lefthanders. Brito's biggest wart is his need for a consistent breaking ball. The version this year was a gyro slider added during the season that sits around 80-82 mph and fits better with a delivery that was tweaked to help him drive through the ball more often.
The Future: Brito was added to the Yankees' 40-man roster after the season and fits best as bulk reliever. He should make his big league debut at some point in 2023.
Track Record: Brito was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2015 but didn't reach the upper levels of the minor leagues until 2021, when he finished the year with eight starts at Double-A Somerset. He split his 2022 season between Double-A and Triple-A sandwiched around a bout of dead arm that landed him on the injured list for about a month.
Scouting Report: Brito is considered the organization's most adept strike-thrower, and his pitch package has gotten deeper and better in recent years as well. He throws his changeup most often of his five pitches. It sits around 87 mph and peaks in the low 90s and scouts see it as a potential plus. The changeup serves as an effective complement to his array of mid-90s two- and four-seam fastballs and his low-90s cutter, which was introduced as another option for lefthanders. Brito's biggest wart is his need for a consistent breaking ball. The version this year was a gyro slider added during the season that sits around 80-82 mph and fits better with a delivery that was tweaked to help him drive through the ball more often.
The Future: Brito was added to the Yankees' 40-man roster after the season and fits best as bulk reliever. He should make his big league debut at some point in 2023.
Track Record: Brito was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2015 but didn't reach the upper levels of the minor leagues until 2021, when he finished the year with eight starts at Double-A Somerset. He split his 2022 season between Double-A and Triple-A sandwiched around a bout of dead arm that landed him on the injured list for about a month.
Scouting Report: Brito is considered the organization's most adept strike-thrower, and his pitch package has gotten deeper and better in recent years as well. He throws his changeup most often of his five pitches. It sits around 87 mph and peaks in the low 90s and scouts see it as a potential plus. The changeup serves as an effective complement to his array of mid-90s two- and four-seam fastballs and his low-90s cutter, which was introduced as another option for lefthanders. Brito's biggest wart is his need for a consistent breaking ball. The version this year was a gyro slider added during the season that sits around 80-82 mph and fits better with a delivery that was tweaked to help him drive through the ball more often.
The Future: Brito was added to the Yankees' 40-man roster after the season and fits best as bulk reliever. He should make his big league debut at some point in 2023.
May Update: Brito was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2015 but has had a stop-start career because of injuries and the pandemic. Even so, he finished 2021 as the system's most accomplished strike-thrower and had an up-arrow by his profile. A dedicated worker, Brito has improved his fastball, which averages around 94 mph and has touched 98 mph this year. Brito's changeup continues to be his best secondary offering, but the Yankees have worked to install both a slider and a cutter into his repertoire. If either of those pitches comes along, he could have a chance as a back-end starter. Tabbed as having the best control in the system, Brito's average arsenal plays a bit better than would be expected thanks to how well he commands it, as well as some intriguing analytical characteristics.
Career Transactions
San Diego Padres recalled RHP Jhony Brito from El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres placed RHP Jhony Brito on the 60-day injured list. Rght elbow strain.
El Paso Chihuahuas placed RHP Jhony Brito on the 7-day injured list.
El Paso Chihuahuas activated RHP Jhony Brito.
San Diego Padres optioned RHP Jhony Brito to El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres recalled RHP Jhony Brito from El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres optioned RHP Jhony Brito to El Paso Chihuahuas.
New York Yankees optioned RHP Jhony Brito to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees optioned RHP Jhony Brito to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees recalled RHP Jhony Brito from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees recalled RHP Jhony Brito from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees recalled RHP Jhony Brito from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.