Baseball America’s midseason prospect rankings have placed seven players from the Yankees’ Double-A affiliate among the top 30 prospects in the league, underscoring the depth of the organization’s talent pipeline.
Right-hander Ben Grable has emerged as one of the most dominant relievers, posting a 2.88 earned run average and fanning 36 batters over 25 innings this season.
Veteran Ben Hess, who returned from injury earlier this year, has shown measurable progress, compiling a 4.46 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP across 40.1 innings of work.
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Chase Hampton, another arm that has been rebuilding after surgery, has struggled to find consistency, sitting at a 6.47 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP in the same 40.1 innings.
Xavier Rivas has been a strikeout machine, recording 94 punchouts in 64.1 innings while maintaining a 4.20 ERA, highlighting his upside as a future starter.
Meanwhile, Jace Avina has been crushing opposing pitchers, batting .264 with a .349 on-base percentage and a .524 slugging percentage, including 17 home runs in 73 games.
Manager Aaron Boone has repeatedly praised George Lombard Jr.’s readiness, noting that the infielder is on the cusp of a call-up to the big leagues.
The collective performances illustrate how the Yankees’ Double-A squad is not only replenishing the pipeline but also delivering immediate impact, a trend that could shape the club’s roster decisions in the coming months.