New York Yankees Minor League Recap: May 25-31

Mar 6, 2015; Clearwater, FL, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Bryan Mitchell (65) pitches during first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Bright House Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The end of the second month of the season showed some big-time promotions along with players coming back from injuries and rehabbing in the minors. Let’s get to it.

AAA- Scranton Wilkes Barre

Hitter Of The Week- OF Ben Gamel

Ramon Flores was called up to the majors over the weekend, and if he hadn’t been on the 40-man roster and Gamel was, Gamel may have been the guy. Gamel continues to lead the International League in all sorts of offensive categories. Gamel had three mutli-hit games this week and added a stolen base to boot.

Honorable Mention- Cole Figueroa

When you drive in five runs in game, you’re going on this list. In Wednesday 9-6 win over Pawtucket, Figueroa went 5-5 with five RBI including two important insurance runs in the late innings to help preserve the victory.

Pitcher Of The Week- Bryan Mitchell

Everyone talks about when Luis Severino will come up to the majors, but maybe Mitchell should get the first shot if the Yankees need a starter. Mitchell shut down Norfolk on Friday night, with eight shutout innings allowing just two hits, walking one and striking out four.

Honorable Mention- Jaron Long

Profiled last week, Long continues to pitch well in AAA with his best start yet. Last Monday, Long went 7.2 shutout innings, giving up just three hits while walking three and striking out four.

Shortstop Jorge Mateo-Mandatory Credit: baseballamerica.com

A- Charleston River Dogs

Hitter Of The Week- Jorge Mateo

Speaking of people who may replace Jeter, the 19 year old may be that guy. Mateo had two three hit games this week, including a homer. He also has 36 stolen bases in 44 games.

Honorable Mention- Dustin Fowler

Fowler continues to add to the Yankees collection of outfield depth. Fowler had three multi-hit games and two RBI. Charleston struggled this week and only won once, but Fowler continues to be a bright spot.

Pitcher Of The Week- Andre Del Bosque

Del Bosque picked up Charleston’s only win this week. In two starts, he went 10 innings, giving up eight hits, three runs walking three and striking out eight. He’s tied for second on the team in wins with three.

Honorable Mention- Luis Cedeno

Cedeno pitched well enough to win on Wednesday but Charleston couldn’t get him the run support needed. He went 5.1 innings giving up three hits and two runs. He’s tied with Del Bosque with three wins.

Rookie Davis. Mandatory Credit: Robert M Pimpsner/Pinstriped Prospects.com

A- Tampa Yankees

Hitter Of The Week- Tyler Wade

Wade was a bright spot in a quiet offensive week for Tampa. Wade scored twice, had five hits, walked once and drove in a run. Wade’s .320 average is fifth in the Florida State League

Honorable Mention- Michael O’Neill

O’Neill hit a walk-off homer in the 12th in game one of the team’s doubleheader on Thursday. O’Neill has struggled to get started in his 22 games with Tampa, but maybe this can be the start of something for the former third round pick

Pitcher Of The Week- Rookie Davis

Davis set a season high with 10 strikeouts on Saturday, going six shutout innings and gave up only two hits. He’s now fifth in Florida State League with 52 strikeouts

Honorable Mention- Gabriel Encinas

Encinas picked up one of the wins for Tampa in Thursday’s doubleheader sweep. Encinas went five shutout innings, striking out seven, while only giving up two hits and a walk. Encinas has struck out 37 in 28.2 innings while giving up only 14 hits in 10 games.