The Yankees have the No. 18 pick in the MLB Draft, which begins Thursday night. Here’s an (unsightly) glimpse at how the Yankees’ top picks the past 10 years have panned out:
2015: 1st round (16th pick) — James Kaprielian, RHP, Tampa Yankees
The former UCLA hurler is in High-A ball in the Florida State League, but is on the 7-day disabled list. This year, he’s 2-1 with a 1.50 ERA in three games.
2014: 2nd round (55th pick) — Jacob Lindgren, LHP, Tampa Yankees
After a big league cup of coffee last season and an elbow injury, the reliever has appeared in six games at High-A this year, amassing a 2.