The Yankees have no shortage of high-end arms in their rotation, but one pitcher might be on the verge of making the leap from intriguing talent to frontline ace. Luis Gil, coming off an AL Rookie of the Year campaign, showed flashes of dominance in 2024. Now, with a few refinements, he could be one of the most overpowering starters in baseball.
Controlled Chaos and Finding the Strike Zone
Gil’s raw stuff is electric. His four-seam fastball, which opposing hitters managed just a .205 average against, is paired with a devastating slider (.