Yankees 2018 Pre-Spring Training Prospect Ranking: 6-10
Brendan Kuty Matt Linder Now, it is time for the fifth installment of my Yankees Top 30 Prospect ranking, 6-10. Bill Mitchell 10. Dillon Tate – SP -2017 Performance: Tate rebounded nicely in his first full season with the Yankees organization after a difficult 2016. He began the year in High-A, where he pitched 58.1 innings with a 2.62 ERA and a K/BB ratio of 46/15. Dillon earned a promotion to Double-A for his final four starts. With Trenton, he had a 3.24 ERA and a K/BB ratio of 17/9 across 25.0 innings. -Strengths: Tate possesses an arsenal of power stuff. He uses a max-effort delivery to generate a mid-90s heater. His slider is a true strikeout pitch. It has tight spin, which produces late break and a lot of swings and misses. Dillon’s third offering is his changeup. On its best days, his changeup flashes plus potential with good diving action. A three-pitch mix with two plus pitches an...