With beloved names like Derek Jeter, Bucky Dent, Gene Michael and Phil Rizzuto having held down the shortstop position through the years, Jorge Mateo has a lot to live up to. Even more so now that he is MLB.com’s 30th best prospect in the league. Baseball America also named him the best in the Yankees farm, edging out Gary Sanchez and Aaron Judge. He has been considered untouchable by Brian Cashman this offseason when talking trades.
The 20 year old Dominican Republic native blew through the Minors last season, literally.