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New York Yankees Top 10 Prospects For 2017

By Benjamin Chase

Mar 18, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; A view of the field and the New York Yankees logo before the game between the Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Orioles defeat the Yankees 11-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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10. Estevan Florial, OF

Birthdate: 11/25/97 (19 years old)
Level(s) Played in 2016: rookie, low A, high A
Stats in 2016: .227/.312/.371, 8 HR, 10 SB

While he didn’t get huge money in the Yankees 2014 international free agent splurge, Florial quickly established himself as the guy who was most likely to make a quick impact and has shown to have the highest immediate ceiling of those players.

Florial is extremely athletic, though he is already filling out into his 6’1 frame, listed at 185 pounds, but looking more like 200ish pounds in my viewings. He does possess a very good arm in the outfield, which would allow him to play well in right field, though his natural instincts in the outfield would play up more in left field.

Florial’s biggest selling point is his big-time power

Florial has a very solid left-handed stroke, arguably showing plus contact ability, in spite of his low batting average on the season. For an 18 year old to play into high-A says a ton, but in 23 low-A plate appearances, he hit .300/.348/.550.

Florial displayed excellent patience in his first pro season in the Dominican Summer League, but he fell off some as he faced more advanced pitching this season in that regard. He does have a good eye, though, so when he doesn’t fall in love with the deep ball, he’ll be able to be a guy to rack up a bunch of walks.

Florial’s biggest selling point is his big-time power. He hit 20 extra base hits in only 299 plate appearances this season. He’s one of those guys who the ball just sounds different coming off of his bat compared to other hitters, whether it’s during the game or in batting practice.

The Yankees will send Florial to full-season ball in 2017, and he’ll be very interesting to track as he moves forward.

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