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Five Yankees Prospects Who Could Make an Impact in 2017

By Brendan Smith

Jul 10, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; USA outfielder Clint Frazier hits a RBI double in the third inning during the All Star Game futures baseball game at PetCo Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 10, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; USA outfielder Clint Frazier hits a RBI double in the third inning during the All Star Game futures baseball game at PetCo Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 18, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a New York Yankees hat and baseball glove against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
May 18, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a New York Yankees hat and baseball glove against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Chance Adams

After being drafted in the 5th round out of Dallas Baptist in 2015, Chance Adams has lost just twice in 39 appearances over the last 2 years. This year, in 127.1 innings between High-A and Double-A, Adams went 13-1 with a 2.33 ERA. What may be more impressive was his 144 strikeouts against just 39 walks. Adams spent the year as a starter, although MLB Pipeline thinks he is better suited as a reliever.

Relievers are always in demand, and a move to the bullpen could quicken the arrival of Adams in the Bronx. Still, as a starter, Adams will have a chance to crack the rotation with Nathan Eovaldi missing all of 2017. A reliever in college, Adams was able to make 24 starts this season. Still, scouts are divided on where to use Adams,  citing a merely average change-up as the reason for concern as a starter.

In the minors, Adams has had success in both roles, with a 5:1 K-BB ratio as a reliever and nearly a 4:1 (3.69:1) K-BB ratio as a starter. Adams’ control is what will get him a long look for a rotation spot this spring. Time will tell where Adams has more success.

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