Austin Wells’ Defensive Gains Propel Him Toward Yankees Debut
The 23-year-old’s work ethic has caught the attention of team officials and is moving him closer to his big league debut.
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The 23-year-old’s work ethic has caught the attention of team officials and is moving him closer to his big league debut.
Randy Vasquez has continuously improved in his five years in the Yankees’ system—and he isn’t done yet. He could pitch in the big leagues in 2023 now that he’s a 40-man roster member.
One of two pieces acquired in a trade with the Phillies, first baseman T.J. Rumfield worked hard to get into the hitting position to do damage. The alterations were paying off in the Arizona Fall League.
Preparation and discipline helped the switch-hitting center fielder unlock his immense power more frequently in a season that he reached Double-A.
The Yankees already had big plans for Anthony Volpe, and the 21-year-old shortstop exceeded their expectations with his all-around play and desire to improve this season.
The 26-year-old lefthander could be ready to help the Yankees this season after finishing the 2021 campaign strong at Triple-A.
Establishing a routine between pitches could help Beck Way harness his tremendous raw stuff and throw more strikes.
The organization is confident Dominguez will continue to make adjustments in the lower levels of the minors.
The 22-year-old third baseman impressed evaluators with his power in the Arizona Fall League.
The 20-year-old Venezuelan center fielder regrouped after a rough spring to compile a breakout season in which his power surged.
Pitchability is the separator for the 22-year-old lefthander, a nondrafted player in 2020 whom the Yankees sent to the Arizona Fall League in 2021.
The 2019 first-rounder showed up to camp camp bigger and stronger this year and improved in every facet of his game to become one of the top prospects in baseball.
The Yankees liked the Canadian’s power and believed he simply needed more game reps. This season he was beginning to pay off their faith.
The 23-year-old lefthander has taken a big step forward this season, owing to improved velocity and a deceptive delivery.
The 2019 second-rounder has caught the attention of his coaches at High-A Hudson Valley.
Adding a new pitch and new mindset helped the 25-year-old righthander experience a breakthrough at Double-A.
The 2018 second-rounder always had the raw tools, but now he’s showing an improved swing from his work with coaches.
The 2020 first-rounder put in consistent work with coaches to improve his chance of staying at catcher long term.
The Cuban shortstop has begun to tap into his physical upside, adding thump to a strong foundation of speed and defensive acumen.
The 20-year-old shortstop used the down time to improve his pitch recognition and attack angle.
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