Scouting Report: Melky Mesa, OF, New York Yankees
From 9-hole hitter to Alfonso Soriano comparisons, the almost 23-year old Melky Mesa of the New York Yankees has become a major sleeper in the organization. With mixed results on the field, Mesa will open the 2010 season in Tampa hoping to build on his near 20-20 “Sally” campaign. Physique & Athleticism: Listed at 6’1″, [...]
Game Report: Andrew Brackman, SP, New York Yankees
Andrew Brackman (6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 8 K) – Andrew Brackman is arguably the most discussed 1-11 pitcher in minor league baseball over the past decade, if not more. With a 6.70 ERA and 1.78 WHIP, Brackman is closer to the unemployment line than New York and many are now wondering [...]
Game Report: Manuel Banuelos, SP, New York Yankees
Manuel Banuelos (6 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 7 H, 3 K, 1 BB) – Quickly becoming the Yankees best left-handed pitching prospect, Manuel Banuelos was signed out of Mexico and entered 2009 as an 18-year old in full season baseball. With a 2.58 FIP, 8.06 K/9, and 1.83 BB/9, the Charleston RiverDog is one of [...]
Game Report: Carmen Angelini, SS, New York Yankees
Originally posted on BaseballHandyman.com 9/17/08 Why not use Scouting the Sally as your Personal Scout? Carmen Angelini, SS (0-5, 3 K) – Angelini was a 10th round pick in the 2007 draft after slipping due to a strong commitment to Rice University. The Yankees signed him for first round money and promoted him aggressively to [...]
Game Report: Abraham Almonte, OF, New York Yankees
Originally posted on BaseballHandyman.com 9/17/08 Why not use Scouting the Sally as your Personal Scout? Abraham Almonte, OF (1-4, 1 HR, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 CS) – Almonte signed with the Yankees in 2005 as an IFA and finished the season with a .228/.303/.359 line with 29 stolen bases while [...]
Game Report: Jesus Montero, C, New York Yankees
Jesus Montero (3-5, 2 R, 1 SB) – The jewel of the 2006 international free agent class, Jesus Montero signed for a two million dollar bonus as a 16-year old which forced Yankees fans to wait until 2008 for him to make his full season debut. After a .326/.376/.491 showing as an 18-year old, Yankees [...]
Game Report: Austin Romine, C, New York Yankees
Originally posted on BaseballHandyman.com 9/29/08 Why not use Scouting the Sally as your Personal Scout? Austin Romine (0-5, 2 K) – Tallying four multi-hit games in his final five contests, Austin Romine rallied to finish his first professional season with a .300 batting average. Of course the game I attended was the stinker of the [...]
Game Report: Bradley Suttle, 3B, New York Yankees
Originally posted on BaseballHandyman.com 9/26/08 Why not use Scouting the Sally as your Personal Scout? Bradley Suttle (0-4, 2 K) – Twice drafted, Bradley Suttle’s latest selection was by the Yankees in the 4th round of the 2007 draft out of the University of Texas. After appearing in only three games after signing, Suttle received [...]
Game Report: Cody Johnson, OF, New York Yankees
Originally posted on BaseballHandyman.com 8/31/08 Cody Johnson (1-6, 1 HR, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 2 K) – I first wrote about Johnson in a “Fatal Flaw” piece questioning his future success based on his propensity to strike out far too much. After watching him play in person, my feelings about him have not [...]