Yankees: Rounding out their top 10 prospects

8. Luis Medina – SP. Fastball: 70 l Curveball: 60 l Changeup: 55 l Control: 45 l Overall: 55.

Luis Medina is by far the riskiest prospect on this list, which isn’t unusual for a 19-year old pitcher who hasn’t pitched in full-season ball yet, but he also may possess the most upside of any pitcher in the Yankee system. The main reason he isn’t listed higher is that he is so far away from the majors so there’s a lot more bust potential, but the Yankees may be looking at the next great pitching prospect.

The Yankees already have the hardest throwing starter in baseball in Luis Severino, but Medina could challenge that as he’s already touched 101 mph with a significant amount of filling out still left in him. Baseball America also already rated his curveball as the best in the Yankees system and he’s even displayed a good feel for a fading power-changeup early in his development.

It’s easy to understand why some scouts believe he could end up as the best prospect in this system because of his fluid motion and nasty stuff.

Josh Norris of Baseball America believes that Medina is the one pitcher in rookie ball most likely to jump into top 100 lists this upcoming season. If he gains better command of his pitches, don’t be surprised to see Medina shoot up prospect lists. I consider him almost untouchable for Cashman since his value is likely at its lowest and his potential is too great to be a complementary piece in a trade.