New Yor Yankees Top 50 Prospects (tier 2，排名10-13)
By Paul Woodin, January 28, 2020
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10. Yoendrys Gomez, RHP
Age: 20
2019 Highest Level: A Charleston
2019 Stats: 12 G, 12 GS, 56.1 IP, 4-5, 53 K, 3.99 ERA, 1.30 WHIP
Gomez was signed for just $50,000 as an international free agent in July
2016. He throws a fastball between 92-97, with a high spin rate and downhill
plane. He also throws a high spin curveball in the upper 70s and is working
on a changeup that has shown at times it could develop into a plus pitch. He
has a clean high three quarters delivery that he sometimes has a hard time
repeating. He has the upside to be a number 2 if the Yankees will be patient
with his development. ETA: Late 2022
10. Yoendrys Gomez，右投手
曾在2019年达到的最高层级：A-
2019成绩：12场先发，56.1局投出53个三振，ERA3.99/WHIP1.30
Gomez在2016年七月以五万美金的低价被洋基签下。他的速球大多坐落在92-97mp
h
并且有很高的转速。Gomez投球时手臂角度介于高压式与四分之三之间（high three
quarter）*，使他的速球有下压的轨迹。他的高转速曲球与变速球偶尔有展现出plus球种
的潜力，但是都还没有发展完成。
Gomez的投球机制很干净，但他还无法保持相同的姿势跟放球点。他尚未练出足
够
的协调性与稳定度，如果洋基愿意耐心地培养Gomez，他有成为2号先发的潜力。
目前评价：stuff很有潜力，但不佳的协调性让他的发展有许多变量。
未来期待：如果一切顺利会是中前段先发，如果依旧无法固定投球姿势以他纤瘦的身材容
易有伤病疑虑，风险满高的。
预估升上MLB年度：2022季末
*补充：投手投球时手臂角度分类（从高到低）
Over Head（高压式）
High Three Quarter
Three Quarter（四分之三）
Low Three Quarter
Side（侧投）
11. Maikol Escotto, 2B/SS
Age: 17
2019 Highest Level: DSL Yankees
2019 Stats: 45 G, 218 PA, .315/.429/.552/.981, 8 HR, 26 RBI, 13 SB
Maikol signed with the Yankees for $350,000 on July 2, 2018. The ball seems
to just jump off his bat. At one point in the 2019 season he was averaging an
exit velocity of 95 miles per hour, with 20% of his hits above that mark.
Escotto was billed as having gap power when the Yankees signed him, but his
eight home runs show that the young infielder is developing more pop in his
bat. He also showed solid plate discipline, walking 14.7% of the time, en
route to the ninth-best OPS in the DSL at .981, to go along with an
outstanding 167 wRC+. Escotto played all around the infield this past season,
with 23 games at second base, and eight each at third base and shortstop.
Escotto was one of the most productive performers in the DSL, making the
All-Star team. In the field Escotto has shown strong ability demonstrating
above-average speed, a good arm, and has drawn some comparisons to former Met
Jose Reyes. Escotto is expected to make his stateside debut in 2020 and could
move quickly up prospect lists with his strong numbers and natural
athleticism. ETA: 2023
11. Maikol Escotto，右打游击/二垒手，17岁
曾在2019年达到的最高层级：多明尼加夏季联盟
2019赛季成绩：45场出赛，218打席，打击三围：.315/.429/.552，8支全垒打13次盗垒。
洋基在2018年七月以三十五万美金签下Escotto。Escotto以17岁的年纪就能经常
击出强劲击球，在去年球季某个时间点他的平均击球均速高达95mph。洋基刚签下Escotto
时就认为他有能够把球打到外野深处的力量，但他去年球季在45场出赛就打出8支全垒打
，
显示出他的power正快速成长。
Escotto去年的保送率有14.7%，显示他现在有良好的本垒板纪律。他的.981 OPS
在夏季联盟可以排到第九名，进阶数据wRC+也是优异的167（整体攻击成绩比平均水准高
67%），希望他能把目前打击上的优秀表现带到更高的层级。
去年的Escotto除了一垒之外，在其余三个内野守位都有出赛纪录（二垒23场，
游
击与三垒各八场）。他有着平均以上的速度以及臂力，使他有发展成守备不错的中线内野
手潜力，有球探把他跟年轻的Jose Reyes相提并论。Escotto预计明年会在美国本土首秀
，如
果他能把与生俱来的运动能力与打击天赋转换在更高层级的比赛上，也许我们很快就能在
大联盟
看到他的身影。
目前评价：他的打击天赋以中线内野手来说很够用了，但是Escotto还没在正式的职业赛
场上出赛过，所以还没办法确定他是否有这么好的contact skill跟本垒板纪律；防守方
面，他有游击手的协调性与臂力，但脚步跟手感的流畅度还是未知。
未来期待：攻守俱佳的中线内野手。以他的打击天赋在外野也能生存。
预估升上MLB年度：2023
12. Alexander Vargas, SS
Age: 18
2019 Highest Level: DSL
2019 Stats: 48 G, 217 PA, .233/.313/.373/.686, 1 HR, 18 RBI, 15 SB
Vargas has solid hitting actions and a good feel for the strike zone leading
him to make consistent contact. However, because he’s so thin and has little
strength, Vargas does little damage when he does connect, so getting stronger
will be vital for his development. He is a plus runner who stole 13 bases
without getting caught in the GCL. Vargas sticks out for his defensive skills
at shortstop. He is an athletic defender with a quick first step and good
range. His hands and feet work well and his field awareness is advanced for
his age. He has a fearless approach on offense and defense and has wowed
scouts with his ability to track down fly balls in center field. His ceiling
is a .290 hitter with mid-teens homers and 30 plus steals and his floor is a
solid utility infielder. ETA: 2023
12. Alexander Vargas，左打游击手，18岁
曾在2019年达到的最高层级：多明尼加夏季联盟
2019赛季成绩：48场出赛，217个打席，打击三围：.233/.313/.373，1支全垒打，8次盗
垒。
Vargas有良好的打击手感与对好球带的掌握度，让他能够持续击中球心。但是他
瘦削的体格使他没有power惩罚失投的投手。Vargas未来最重要的发展目标就是变得更强
壮
。
Vargas是一个plus的跑者，去年在墨西哥湾沿岸联盟尝试盗垒15次全部成功。守
备方面，他的第一步很迅速，也有不错的防守范围，搭配上良好的手感跟脚步让他在同龄
球员里是个成熟的游击手。如果Vargas未来要转换守位，他也能顺利的预判中外野飞球的
落点，以他的速度跟协调性应该能担纲中外野手。球探们对于他在攻守两端展现出的积极
度非常赞赏，他的天花板是打击率.290，单季能有15支全垒打、30次盗垒成功的游击手；
他的地板是一个堪用的内野工具人。
目前评价：除非他能变得更强壮，否则Vargas就是一个没有power的防守型中线内野手，
但他的contact skill与选球眼有机会让他成为一个高上垒率的打者。
未来期待：高上垒率、防守良好的游击手
预估升上MLB年度：2023
13. Osiel Rodriguez, RHP
Age: 17
2019 Highest Level: DSL
2019 Stats: 5 G, 4 GS, 9.2 IP, 0-1, 9 K, 5.59 ERA, 1.66 WHIP
A 17-year-old from Cuba, Rodriguez was considered one of the top pitchers in
the 2018 international signing class, signing for $600,000 with New York. He
was slowed by a minor shoulder injury in his debut season. He only pitched
9.2 innings, with six earned runs, nine strikeouts, and four walks. It was an
inconclusive introduction to professional ball for this well-regarded arm. He
has an electric arm that produces 92-95 mph fastballs that top out at 97,
with high spin rates that give them extra life up in the strike zone. His
hard curveball is a bit more effective than his harder slider, with both
displaying the potential to become plus pitches. His changeup has splitter
action and similar upside but is a work in progress. He doesn’t have the
cleanest arm action and there’s effort in his delivery the Yankees will have
to work on with him. Rodriguez has a huge ceiling, as his chances to develop
four plus offerings could make him a frontline starter. Once he can get his
high 90s fastball under control, the results are sure to follow. I’m very
bullish on Rodriguez. ETA: 2023
13. Osiel Rodriguez，右投手，17岁
曾在2019年达到的最高层级：多明尼加夏季联盟
2019赛季成绩：5场出赛（4场先发）主投9.2局，ERA5.59/WHIP1.66
Rodriguez在前年的海外新秀中被评为天分最高的投手之一，最终以60万美金的
高价与洋基签约。古巴出身的O-Rod今年17岁，他就已经可以稳定的投出92-95mph的速球
，必要时可以飙到97mph，他的速球有很高的转速，如果准确投在好球带高处可以造成许
多挥空；O-Rod的曲球比滑球更有效率一点，但两者都有成为plus球种的潜力；他的变速
球跟快速指叉球也都有不错的期待空间，但都还在发展中。
O-Rod在去年轻微伤到了肩膀，所以总共只投了9.2局并留下糟糕的成绩，我们还
无法准确评估他在赛场上的表现。目前球探们认为他的挥臂不是很流畅，而且在投球时会
过度施力，这些都是洋基队必须协助他调整的。O-Rod有机会练成四个plus的球种，如果
他
能控制好他的速球很有机会成为前段先发。我非常看好他未来的表现。
目前评价：stuff很值得期待，但是投球机制需要调整，控球一定也不成气候。
未来期待：风险超级高，如果一切顺利是前段先发，但也存在变成bust的可能性。
预估升上MLB年度：2023
看完tier 1跟tier 2的球员就可以发现，这篇新秀介绍几乎完全用天赋高低去分
tier，跟以往我们熟悉的平均考量天赋、完成度、养成风险高低的评价方式有点不同。也
就是说，这篇的排名可以说是新秀天花板的排名，像是Alcantara跟Escotto 都有在同年
龄
球员中超棒的的天赋与体格，Woodin的期望就是他们能一直进步，而且要把先天条件兑现
成赛场上的表现。
总结来说，不要天真的以为这些小朋友都像这篇文介绍的一样达到天花板，像许
多专业球探所说的，等他们升上2A并打出稳定表现后再期待是比较明智的选择。
Prospects always break your heart.
To be continued…