MLB debuted the Spring Breakout sport in 2024 to focus on up-and-coming expertise. Final yr, Spencer Jones, Will Warren and Chase Hampton headlined the Yankees’ Breakout roster, however that they had already been lined lots in spring coaching. So Yankees personnel had been instructed to not decide them for the 2024 version of this survey.
Jones, coming off a strikeout-heavy 2024 marketing campaign, was excluded once more this yr. So was George Lombard Jr., who turned loads of heads throughout his first invite to massive league camp this spring.
That left 21 different prospects for Yankees coaches and entrance workplace members to select from this yr.
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“[Eric] Reyzelman is someone I am intrigued with,” vice chairman of baseball operations Tim Naehring stated. “Power fastball that reaches the upper 90s with life at the top of the zone. Sweeping-type breaking ball and feel for a change. I like the way he competes.”
Naehring’s reply was a well-liked one, as no farmhand was talked about greater than Reyzelman.
Thought-about the Yankees’ Twenty third-best prospect by MLB.com, Reyzelman appeared in some headlines earlier this spring when a peanut-related allergic response despatched him to the hospital. However, as Naehring talked about, the righty has additionally garnered consideration for a heater that helped him strike out 63 batters over 38.2 innings between Rookie ball, Excessive-A and Double-A — the best degree Reyzelman has reached — final season. He posted a 1.16 ERA whereas doing so.
“He’s had a very impressive camp following a terrific season last year,” stated Adam Charnin-Aker, assistant director of professional scouting. “Power fastball and high-spin slider, both of which show real promise of being successful big league pitches and should continue to miss bats. I’m excited to see him showcase his stuff in the Breakout game, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him in the Bronx sooner rather than later.”
Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake agreed.
“Reyzelman would be the closest to helping us,” he stated.
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Whereas the Yankees assume Reyzelman may make an influence within the close to future, he was not the one identify talked about on this survey. Nor was he the one repeat reply.
Under are a number of extra responses.
Casey Dykes, assistant hitting coach: OF Brendan Jones and C Edgleen Perez
What’s to love: “They both control the zone and have really good bat-to-ball skills, which already gives them a high floor. More power is coming with both of them. They’re good athletes and have a really mature attitude and feel for the game from what I’ve seen. All-around impressive players who have an infectious energy to them as people.”
Highest degree/rank: Jones: Excessive-A/NA | Perez: Rookie/No. 13
Mike Fransoso, Double-A hitting coach: OF Brendan Jones
What’s to love: “I’m excited to watch Brendan Jones this year. He’s an exciting offensive player. He has a real feel for his barrel, makes a ton of contact and can really fly on the bases. Just a gritty ballplayer and puts together quality at-bats. It will be exciting to watch him in his first full season of pro ball.”
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What’s to love: “The draft arms in Ben Hess, Bryce Cunningham, Gage Ziehl and Greysen Carter are the ones to watch since they still haven’t thrown a professional inning yet. The breakout game will be an awesome experience leading into their first seasons.”
Highest degree/rank: Hess: Division I (Alabama)/No. 4 | Cunningham: Division I (Vanderbilt)/No. 6 | Ziehl: Division I (Miami)/No. 18 | Carter: Division I (Vanderbilt)/NA
Damon Oppenheimer, vice chairman of home beginner scouting: RHP Ben Hess
What’s to love: “I saw him as an amateur with four major league pitches that all projected to be in the plus range. He has improved in all aspects with his work ethic and the help of our pitching department since signing. He’s had a few electric moments in camp so far vs. good hitters, so it will be nice to see him compete vs. a different color jersey.”
Jarret DeHart, director of hitting: C/UTL Jesus Rodriguez
What’s to love: “Everything about J-Rod screams ‘hitterish.’ Bat-to-ball skill is a difficult thing to teach or improve, and he has it in spades. He can spray line drives all over the field, but he’s also shown the ability to impact the baseball. Seeing that from the catcher position, plus some additional positional versatility, makes him a very intriguing player.”
Highest degree/rank: Double-A/NA
Jake Hirst, minor league hitting coordinator: 1B T.J. Rumfield
What’s to love: “T.J.’s innate bat-to-ball skill, combined with his ability to produce power to the pull-side, provides him options at the plate. His self-awareness and ability to deploy multiple strategies depending on the situation took a big step forward in the second half of 2024. Whether it’s early in the count taking his shots, or late in the count shortening up to fight off pitches, T.J. has shown consistent growth and an ability to respond to varying demands at each level.”
Highest degree/rank: Triple-A/NA
