Signing Updates

The Yanks today pushed through the signings of two more preps and a college pitcher. Taylor "Jake" Anderson is a 2B/OF prospect who hits a lot like Corban Joseph. He's got a sweet lefty swing, but doesn't show much power yet. He's a prep and he has time. Defensively he's moved around and not really established a position, the Yanks will help him there. They also signed Tyler "Chris" Austin, a C/OF whom they intend to make into a rightfielder. Now, Chris does have power and power potential. In fact, he was thought by some to be one of the Yanks tougher signs. They didn't count on the facts that he was a huge Yankee fan and that he just wanted to start his career. This one should be an interesting follow. The third signing was Dustin Hobbs, the college RHP they took in the 21st round who suddenly announced he was sign for slot last weekend. He's got a high 80s-low 90s fastball, a curve and a change. His change is supposed to be his best pitch. We'll see if he's got the pitchability to make it with that kind of stuff. It was a nice day for the Yanks. They now have 3 preps signed and 15 college players. Prep Ben Gamel should be next unless the commish allows them to announce Morton or one of the other pitchers first. Go Yanks!