Yankees Editorial: Yankees Trade Value 30-26

Oct. 14, 2014; Mesa, AZ, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Tyler Austin plays for the Scottsdale Scorpions against the Mesa Solar Sox during an Arizona Fall League game at Cubs Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

29. OF Tyler Austin

Of the three outfielders we are going to look at, the one who may be the best hitter is Austin. The 23 year old has shown all sorts of hitting ability since the Yankees drafted him back in 2010 in the 13th round. The problem is the guy just can’t stay on the field.

2012: 110 games

2013: 85 games

2014: 105 games

But when he’s on the field, he hits. Last season, after a slow start in Trenton, Austin hit .275/.336/.419 with nine homers and 47 RBI.  Austin can play right, third and first, which will help give the Yankees some flexibility.

Austin was able to a play for a bit in the Arizona Fall League this past season, but he only played in four games due to…..injury.

If Austin hits in the minors, and the Yankees need an additional bat, not only in the outfield, but at first, Austin could get the call to the show.

He was on the top prospect lists going into 2013, now let’s see if he can be a post-hype sleeper.