What makes Yankees' top prospect Deivi García so special?

TheNew York Yankees found a true gem in Deivi García. Along with Clarke Schmidt, the Dominican young star has headlined the Yankees’ farm system for years and is considered to be one of the top prospects in the world right now.

The Yankees have a lot of hope on García’s arm. Some people claim he’s poised to be as good, if not better than his compatriot and fellow Pinstriper Luis Severino, who’s struggled with injuries over the past couple of seasons.

García has dominated at every level and even though he looked a bit shaky in the preseason, it seems like Aaron Boone and the Yankees’ organization fully trust his ability to make an impact for the second half of the season.

Why Is Deivi García So Promising?

Even though what took him to the Yankees was his fastball, Deivi García has recently made a name for himself for his beautiful slider. He’s often in control and batters tend to struggle with high spin and breaking balls.

His fastball was clocked at 97 mph last year and his mean curve has been turning heads since he was a teenager. Moreover, his strikeout-to-walk ratio continues to improve on a yearly basis.

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García’s prominent size (5-foot-9, 163 lbs.) and combination of skill and command make him an intimidating figure in the mound, even at the ripe age of 20 years old. He’s got an MLB-ready body and can endure the burden of a full season. He struck out 165 and gave up just 54 walks in the Minors in 2019.

The Yankees Could Really Use Another Arm

The New York Yankees recently got out of the slump by beating the New York Mets on a wild pitch. They had dropped 7 straight games prior to that triumph, most of them because of their sluggish bullpen.

Deivi García could make an immediate impact on Aaron Boone’s team. Even if he doesn’t crack the rotation or if the Yankees trade for a starting pitcher, he’s got the potential and is ready to come out of the bullpen right away.

The Yankees entered the season as one of the strongest contenders to make the World Series but have struggled mightily with injuries again. Who knows? perhaps the Bonao native is just the answer to their prayers.