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年達到的最高層級：A-
2019成績：12場先發，56.1局投出53個三振，ERA3.99/WHIP1.30
Gomez在2016年七月以五萬美金的低價被洋基簽下。他的速球大多坐落在92-97mp
h
並且有很高的轉速。Gomez投球時手臂角度介於高壓式與四分之三之間（high three
quarter）*，使他的速球有下壓的軌跡。他的高轉速曲球與變速球偶爾有展現出plus球種
的潛力，但是都還沒有發展完成。
Gomez的投球機制很乾淨，但他還無法保持相同的姿勢跟放球點。他尚未練出足
夠
的協調性與穩定度，如果洋基願意耐心地培養Gomez，他有成為2號先發的潛力。
目前評價：stuff很有潛力，但不佳的協調性讓他的發展有許多變數。
未來期待：如果一切順利會是中前段先發，如果依舊無法固定投球姿勢以他纖瘦的身材容
易有傷病疑慮，風險滿高的。
預估升上MLB年度：2022季末
*補充：投手投球時手臂角度分類（從高到低）
Over Head（高壓式）
High Three Quarter
Three Quarter（四分之三）
Low Three Quarter
Side（側投）
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，右打游擊/二壘手，17歲
曾在2019年達到的最高層級：多明尼加夏季聯盟
2019賽季成績：45場出賽，218打席，打擊三圍：.315/.429/.552，8支全壘打13次盜壘。
洋基在2018年七月以三十五萬美金簽下Escotto。Escotto以17歲的年紀就能經常
擊出強勁擊球，在去年球季某個時間點他的平均擊球均速高達95mph。洋基剛簽下Escotto
時就認為他有能夠把球打到外野深處的力量，但他去年球季在45場出賽就打出8支全壘打
，
顯示出他的power正快速成長。
Escotto去年的保送率有14.7%，顯示他現在有良好的本壘板紀律。他的.981 OPS
在夏季聯盟可以排到第九名，進階數據wRC+也是優異的167（整體攻擊成績比平均水準高
67%），希望他能把目前打擊上的優秀表現帶到更高的層級。
去年的Escotto除了一壘之外，在其餘三個內野守位都有出賽紀錄（二壘23場，
游
擊與三壘各八場）。他有著平均以上的速度以及臂力，使他有發展成守備不錯的中線內野
手潛力，有球探把他跟年輕的Jose Reyes相提並論。Escotto預計明年會在美國本土首秀
，如
果他能把與生俱來的運動能力與打擊天賦轉換在更高層級的比賽上，也許我們很快就能在
大聯盟
看到他的身影。
目前評價：他的打擊天賦以中線內野手來說很夠用了，但是Escotto還沒在正式的職業賽
場上出賽過，所以還沒辦法確定他是否有這麼好的contact skill跟本壘板紀律；防守方
面，他有游擊手的協調性與臂力，但腳步跟手感的流暢度還是未知。
未來期待：攻守俱佳的中線內野手。以他的打擊天賦在外野也能生存。
預估升上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，左打游擊手，18歲
曾在2019年達到的最高層級：多明尼加夏季聯盟
2019賽季成績：48場出賽，217個打席，打擊三圍：.233/.313/.373，1支全壘打，8次盜
壘。
Vargas有良好的打擊手感與對好球帶的掌握度，讓他能夠持續擊中球心。但是他
瘦削的體格使他沒有power懲罰失投的投手。Vargas未來最重要的發展目標就是變得更強
壯
。
Vargas是一個plus的跑者，去年在墨西哥灣沿岸聯盟嘗試盜壘15次全部成功。守
備方面，他的第一步很迅速，也有不錯的防守範圍，搭配上良好的手感跟腳步讓他在同齡
球員裡是個成熟的游擊手。如果Vargas未來要轉換守位，他也能順利的預判中外野飛球的
落點，以他的速度跟協調性應該能擔綱中外野手。球探們對於他在攻守兩端展現出的積極
度非常讚賞，他的天花板是打擊率.290，單季能有15支全壘打、30次盜壘成功的游擊手；
他的地板是一個堪用的內野工具人。
目前評價：除非他能變得更強壯，否則Vargas就是一個沒有power的防守型中線內野手，
但他的contact skill與選球眼有機會讓他成為一個高上壘率的打者。
未來期待：高上壘率、防守良好的游擊手
預估升上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歲
曾在2019年達到的最高層級：多明尼加夏季聯盟
2019賽季成績：5場出賽（4場先發）主投9.2局，ERA5.59/WHIP1.66
Rodriguez在前年的海外新秀中被評為天分最高的投手之一，最終以60萬美金的
高價與洋基簽約。古巴出身的O-Rod今年17歲，他就已經可以穩定的投出92-95mph的速球
，必要時可以飆到97mph，他的速球有很高的轉速，如果準確投在好球帶高處可以造成許
多揮空；O-Rod的曲球比滑球更有效率一點，但兩者都有成為plus球種的潛力；他的變速
球跟快速指叉球也都有不錯的期待空間，但都還在發展中。
O-Rod在去年輕微傷到了肩膀，所以總共只投了9.2局並留下糟糕的成績，我們還
無法準確評估他在賽場上的表現。目前球探們認為他的揮臂不是很流暢，而且在投球時會
過度施力，這些都是洋基隊必須協助他調整的。O-Rod有機會練成四個plus的球種，如果
他
能控制好他的速球很有機會成為前段先發。我非常看好他未來的表現。
目前評價：stuff很值得期待，但是投球機制需要調整，控球一定也不成氣候。
未來期待：風險超級高，如果一切順利是前段先發，但也存在變成bust的可能性。
預估升上MLB年度：2023
看完tier 1跟tier 2的球員就可以發現，這篇新秀介紹幾乎完全用天賦高低去分
tier，跟以往我們熟悉的平均考量天賦、完成度、養成風險高低的評價方式有點不同。也
就是說，這篇的排名可以說是新秀天花板的排名，像是Alcantara跟Escotto 都有在同年
齡
球員中超棒的的天賦與體格，Woodin的期望就是他們能一直進步，而且要把先天條件兌現
成賽場上的表現。
總結來說，不要天真的以為這些小朋友都像這篇文介紹的一樣達到天花板，像許
多專業球探所說的，等他們升上2A並打出穩定表現後再期待是比較明智的選擇。
Prospects always break your heart.
To be continued…