The Yankees have a lot of resources tied to their rotation, but it’s never too early to start thinking about the future. Drew Thorpe, a second-round pick from the 2022 MLB Draft, represents an important part of that future.
The 22-year-old right-hander is enjoying his first pro season after pitching at Cal Poly from 2020-22. It’s fair to say that Thorpe has been turning heads this year. The Yanks aggressively assigned him to the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades, and far from being fazed by the competition, he is getting better with each outing.
On Sunday, Thorpe pitched seven scoreless innings against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, the Phillies’ High-A affiliate.