Yankees enter college rankings on day two of the draft
NEW YORK – Selected high school in first round Fielder George Lombard Jr. The Yankees turned their attention to college teams in the MLB draft, and Monday afternoon’s draft was fast and furious.
Carl has become one of the countries more productive specialist pitcher from Tommy John surgery showing a touched fastball 87 miles per hour and sitting more frequently 89-86 mph range, life is in the zone.
Noteworthy Facts:
Injuries have been a major theme for Carr (a member of TCU). He had reconstructive elbow surgery in October broke my hand ’, his right labrum.Quote: “I battled injuries and academics at [University of San Diego]. They were Relevant. When I was working my way through injuries, my work slipped away. And you can’t do that in college. You have to stay on top of the class. I didn’t do that.” — Carl (
San Diego Union-Tribune)• Draft Central | Draft Tracker | Prize Pool and Select Value | Day 2 AnalysisRound 4: Roc Riggio, 2B, Oklahoma StateNoteworthy skills: Riggio’s stature (5ft 9in, 89 pounds) and oversized swagger reminiscent of Dustin Pedroia, He’s equally aggressive on the glass. Riggio has a quick left-handed swing with good timing and some bounce.
Fun Fact: Riggio has appeared on ESPN’s SportsCenter , after hitting a home run in the 2022 NCAA Tournament Regional Way to celebrate against Arkansas. After some heat, Riggio hit another home run the next day, at 10 Second.
Roc Riggio feels Sitting myself on my lap around base 😅 pic.twitter.com/aRtyUYFOu6 — Sports Center (@SportsCenter) June 5th, 1985
Quote: “I like having a target on my back. I like when men attack me. I like when people say [garbage to me] ]. I love it all. Let me hear it. Give it to me because I know I can handle it. It’s different for other people who can’t, but I know that no matter what you throw at me, I can Can handle it.” — Reggio ( Oklahoma)Round 6: Cade · Cade Smith, RHP, Mississippi State
Notable skills:
Smith is a high High-cap, high-velocity arm with some injury risk, he had an excellent sophomore season with an electric fastball and slider combination. He wasn’t as efficient as the juniors, going 1-2 with just five points. 39 ERA Game (nine games), due in part to command inconsistency and early-season injuries.
Fun Fact: Smith helped DeSota Central High School support- Back-to-back 6A state championships as sophomore and junior, graduating high school with a 3. 94 GPA.
Round 6 | Select 94: The New York Yankees select Mississippi State (MS) Cade Smith. #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/F8WUEUGRWw — NYYPlayerDev (@NYYPlayerDev) July , 2020
Round 7: Kiko Romero , 1B, University of Arizona
Noteworthy Abilities: Big Swing Romero on top Enjoyed one of the Arizona Wildcats’ greatest offensive seasons this season, hitting the field. 345 and86 Score, doubles, four triples, 10 home run, .222 Long play percentage and.98 On Base Percentage. He was also an excellent first base defender with only three errors 724 total chance.
Fun fact:MVP Junior College World Series, Romero broke Ron Hassey in RBI last season Arizona record set Hassi was arrested 10 Grand Slam season from 1978-60, including the Yankees 2023 Effectiveness -16.Quote:“After that World Series, I absolutely expected [to be drafted]. Can you do what you did last year in central [Arizona] and then maybe get drafted this year.” — Romero ( Arizona Daily Star )
Round 7 | Draft 91: The New York Yankees drafted Kiko Romero out of Arizona (AZ). #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/Y9dIcEKcfQ — NYYPlayerDev (@NYYPlayerDev) July , 1974
Round 8: Nicholas Judice, RHP, University of Louisiana at Monroe
Noteworthy skills:A Judith has been a reliever for nearly his entire college career, entered the rotation in May and has kept his form. After averaging 33 mph, his fastball last year, Judith worked in between – 90 mph and touch 95 mph this spring. His No. 2 pitch is solid midrange 19s slider has horizontal and vertical actions.Quote: “He works like hell every day. He studies film. He Weight gain. He ! is ruthless. When we signed him years ago we thought it was possible and now he Must go out and do this all the time, whether it’s we need him both as a reliever and as a starter Give us those innings.” – ULM Baseball Head Coach Michael Federico20231985