Yankees’ $10,000 Prospect Turns Heads With Jaw-Dropping Spring Breakout Performance

Yankees’ $10,000 Prospect Turns Heads With Jaw-Dropping Spring Breakout Performance

If pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange wasn’t already on the New York Yankees’ radar, he most certainly is now.

Lagrange dazzled in Saturday’s Spring Breakout game against the rival Baltimore Orioles, frequently topping 100 and 101 mph over four innings. The 21-year-old allowed two runs (one earned) and struck out two in the 5-4 loss.

“This was a big, big opportunity for me,” Lagrange said. “It meant a lot.”

Lagrange retired 12 of his final 13 batters and hit 101 mph on his last pitch.

“It just was an opportunity to prove to myself and everybody else that I’m a good pitcher and I can throw strikes,” Lagrange told reporters, according to the New York Post.

The Yankees signed the 6-foot-7, 195-pound Lagrange for $10,000 in 2022. He’s currently considered a top-20 prospect in the Yankees’ farm system.

Lagrange owns a 4.70 ERA across three minor-league seasons and topped out at Single-A Tampa last year. However, the talented righty should expect to start 2025 with the Tarpons, where he must improve his control if he ever intends to don the pinstripes.

Although Lagrange tallied a 2.08 ERA in five Arizona Fall League games, he walked 15 over 8.2 innings.

Lagrange didn’t walk a single hitter Saturday. We probably won’t see him reach the majors this year, though he’s positioning himself to earn a non-roster invitee and camp invite next spring.

From there? If he keeps pitching like he did Saturday, Lagrange may want to ensure he has a travel bag for the Bronx on standby.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

Related Posts

Trаde Pіtch Hаѕ Red Sox Acquіrіng $46 Mіllіon Cloѕer іn Blockbuѕter Deаl

A trade pitch has the Boston Red Sox acquiring star closer Robert Suarez from the San Diego Padres in a four-player blockbuster deal.

Red Sox $140 Mіllіon Contrаct Nаmed Worѕt іn Bаѕebаll

For one reаѕon or аnother, every teаm іn Mаjor Leаgue Bаѕebаll hаѕ аt leаѕt one contrаct they probаbly regret. Lаrge contrаctѕ іn MLB typіcаlly аge poorly becаuѕe…

Phillies Rumors: Padres’ scouting hints at groundwork for Dylan Cease deadline trade

With Padres scouts watching the Phillies due to reported interest in Cease, is a trade deadline deal possible if Philly needs starting help in July?

REPORT!! 3 Twins players who should be first-time All-Stars in 2025

Entering the 2025 campaign, the Minnesota Twins are in a bit of a weird spot. They finished the previous season just two wins above .500 and comfortably…

Kepler, Mаrѕh іnjury ѕcаre underѕcoreѕ need for аnother outfіelder

Read – Kepler, Marsh injury scare underscores need for another outfielder – and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com

Breaking! Does an Injured Royce Lewis Lock Mickey Gasper Into the Twins’ Opening Day Roster?

I’ve heard of slipping a Mickey, but this is ridiculous. Image courtesy of © Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images On Sunday, Royce Lewis hit a ground ball down the line, fielded…