The Yankees played intrasquad games under the lights at Yankee Stadium on Monday and Tuesday, and while those are hardly representative or worthy of legitimate analysis—innings often went by without a full outfield, infield, or any defenders whatsoever—they did provide something worth talking about. Monday night’s game delivered a reminder that Clarke Schmidt has a filthy breaking ball.
Schmidt, 24, made it look like he didn’t miss a beat during the shutdown. If you recall, the right-hander was the breakout pitcher of the spring. He logged seven innings in Grapefruit League play, allowing two runs while striking out eight batters.