New York Yankees: Miguel Yajure made history on Monday

Miguel Yajure made history by taking the mound for the New York Yankees as every number from 0 through 99 has now been worn in Major League Baseball.

It was inevitable that any history made through a uniform number would involve the New York Yankees. They have fewer numbers available than any other major league franchise, having retired 21 different numbers for 22 players (Yogi Berra and Bill Dickey are both honored with their number 8 being retired).

That happened on Monday night. With his appearance against the Rays, Miguel Yajure became the first player in major league history to wear number 89.

We would be remiss not to mention Eddie Gaedel and his own unique jersey. He wore number 1/8 during his infamous plate appearance when he drew a walk for the St. Louis Browns. And Benito Santiago had a period of time where he wore 09 as a number.

The 22 year old Yajure performed reasonably well in his first outing. He fired three scoreless innings, issuing three walks and uncorking a wild pitch, but he also struck out two batters and did not allow a hit.

There is reason to hope that Yajure will be more than a footnote in baseball history. The Yankees 15th best prospect according to MLB.com has impressed in his minor league career, posting a 2.47 ERA and a 1.135 WHiP in his 291.2 innings, striking out 246 batters with 70 walks. While he is not overpowering, his typically solid command and four pitch arsenal make him an intriguing prospect.

He will not be the only young pitcher to make uniform history with the Yankees. Deivi Garcia will become the first player in team history to wear number 83 – he made his debut on Jackie Robinson Day and wore number 42.

Miguel Yajure made major league history on Monday as the New York Yankees pitcher became the first player to ever wear number 89. Every number from 00 to 99 has now been claimed.