NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — His pitching style has drawn comparisons to a young Pedro Martinez. Now the world will see what Luis Severino can do at the last stop before “the show.”
The Yankees reportedly promoted their top prospect to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, continuing the 21-year-old right-hander’s quick rise through the organization.
Severino had been 2-2 with a 3.32 ERA in eight starts for Double-A Trenton this season, and while those numbers aren’t spectacular, the following are awfully impressive: 48 strikeouts, a 1.11 WHIP and a .227 average against in 38 innings.
The same can be said for Severino’s short minor league career.