Yankees Prospect Drew Thorpe Impresses in Double-A Debut
Thorpe Earns Win, Continues Development
New York Yankees prospect Drew Thorpe made an impressive Double-A debut on Friday, securing the victory for his team.
Statcast defines a hard-hit ball as one hit with an exit velocity of 95 mph or higher.
Thorpe has been able to take a leap in his first season after working with the Yankees to fine-tune his mechanics. His arm speed has slowed because he's so secondary-heavy, costing him velocity at times. However, his fastball velocity has improved since college, but he sits a few ticks below average by pitching in. Despite this, Thorpe was able to earn the win in his Double-A debut, showcasing his potential as a future contributor to the Yankees' rotation.
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