Stephen Tarpley was just awarded the James P. Dawson Award for the best Rookie player at New York Yankees spring training this season. He was also added to the 25 man roster for opening day. Who is this guy and what does he bring to the Bronx?
The 26-year-old lefty pitcher from Los Angeles, California, went to high school in Arizona and was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 8th round of the 2011 draft, but he elected to attend USC and play baseball but after one year, transferred back to Scottsdale Community College.
In 2013, Stephen was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 3rd round of the draft and he signed.