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Yankees’ surging outfield prospect compared to 6X All-Star

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The New York Yankees are on the brink of augmenting their outfield, readying to call up one of their standout prospects, 22-year-old Everson Pereira. Currently shining in Triple-A, Pereira’s imminent jump to the MLB signifies an exciting development for the Yankees.

Pereira’s Triple-A Performance

In his 29-game spell in Triple-A, Pereira has impressed, hitting .325 with a .382 OBP. His stats also include six homers, 31 RBIs, a 26% strikeout rate, a 6.1% walk rate, and a 129 wRC+. These numbers indicate a player ready to make the leap to the major leagues.