Dax Kilby’s bat is a big reason why the Yankees were so excited to grab the high school shortstop in the first round of this week’s MLB draft. “He’s got a contact-oriented swing that also has power,” Yankees director of amateur scouting Damon Oppenheimer told reporters this week.

Williams was arguably one of the most consistent players in Yankees history. In 16 seasons, he averaged 22 homers, 98 RBIs, and a .297 batting average. He was a four-time Gold Glove winner and six ...

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Schwarber homered on all three swings to overcome a two-home run deficit. Jonathan Aranda fell short on the American League’s final three swings, and the National League won the swing-off, 4-3. “That’s kind of like the baseball version of a shootout,” Schwarber said after the game.

We were holding our breath (hoping) it was going to be Dax on our board,” said Damon Oppenheimer, their VP of domestic amateur scouting.

Top Iconic Yankees Players and Their Rookie Cards. Russ Gioseffi | Jun 10, 2025. Oct 27, 1999; New York, NY, USA; Monument of Babe Ruth at the monuments in the outfield of Yankee Stadium.

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Also keep in mind that the Yankees haven't had a pick in the top 15 since 1993, and haven't had a top 10 pick since Derek Jeter in 1992. That is the price tag for 32 consecutive winning seasons.

How the Yankees & Mets Stack up Against Rest of MLB. As can be seen above, neither the Yankees nor the Mets have any prospects listed inside McDaniel’s top 20.