Behind Baseball America’s top-rated prospect Bryce Harper, six Yankees placed in the top 100. Jesus Montero, the Yankees’ top prospect, ranked third.
BA gave Montero a grade of 70 (out of 80), listed his estimated time of arrival for 2011, and said his best tool is power.
Other Yankees’ prospects in the top 100 include Gary Sanchez, Manny Banuelos, Dellin Betances, Andrew Brackman, and Austin Romine. See below for their details.
Yankees Prospect Details (viaBA)
Gary Sanchez
Catcher
Rank: 30
Best Tool: Power
BA Grade: 70
Opening Day Age: 18
ETA: 2014
Manny Banuelos
Left-Handed Pitcher
Rank: 41
Best Tool: Comman
BA Grade: 60
Opening Day Age: 20
ETA: 2012
Dellin Betances
Right-Handed Pitcher
Rank: 43
Best Tool: Fastball
BA Grade: 70
Opening Day Age: 23
ETA: 2012
Andrew Brackman
Right-Handed Pitcher
Rank: 78
Best Tool: Curveball
BA Grade: 70
Opening Day Age: 25
ETA: 2011
Austin Romine
Catcher
Rank: 98
Best Tool: Arm
BA Grade: 60
Opening Day Age: 22
ETA: 2011
