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ESNY’s New York Yankees Prospect Profile: Jake Cave

Fast-forward two seasons, Cave is currently ranked as the number 23 overall prospect in the Yankees system and the seventh best outfield prospect according to Pipeline.

Also according to MLB Pipeline, in high school, Cave was a left-handed pitcher who had a fastball that topped out at 94 mph. Despite the strong skills as a pitcher, the Yankees desired him more as a hitter which led them to draft and convert him in 2011.

Cave is not a player that relies on one particular skill for his success, he is a very balanced player who can hit well with some power as well as decent speed and a solid glove.