SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Yankees No. 9 prospect James Kaprielian turned in a solid start Friday night for the Scottsdale Scorpions, allowing four hits and one run while striking out two batters in five innings, in an 8-3 win over the Mesa Solar Sox at Scottsdale Stadium.
"I feel all right, just trying to get better with every outing and get an opportunity with the ball in my hand," said Kaprielian. "Did a little better tonight."
The Yankees selected Kaprielian 16th overall in the 2015 Draft out of UCLA. He finished his UCLA career fifth all-time in career ERA and sixth in career strikeouts (275) for the program.