July is in full swing, and that means New York Yankees fans are diving into the club's prospect pipeline. Not only will some of New York's prized assets be dealt this month, but the system will be restocked with fresh young faces with the MLB draft right around the corner.
The Yankees haven't always been great here, especially in the first round. The 2010s saw a myriad of busts such as Eric Jagielo, Ty Hensley, and James Kaprielian, among others. It also gave rise to the league's best hitter, the one and only Aaron Judge.
Moving closer to present day, we now have at least some data on how New York's picks from 2020 to 2024 have fared since making their professional debuts, and now is as good a time as any to look back and grade those picks with the benefit of hindsight.