A year ago, the New York Yankees believed they had a young gun in James Kaprielian that had the ability to make an immediate impact on the major league roster sooner than expected.
In just his firs seven minor league games the 22-year old maintained a 1.55 earned run average while striking out 36 batters but unfortunately saw his assuring first year in professional baseball cut short with an elbow flexor strain.
Now, after avoiding surgery, Kaprielian is back, healthy, and currently pitching in the Arizona Fall League and the Yankees’ organization couldn’t be happier with everything they’re seeing.