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The MLB draft does not get nearly the coverage or media attention that the drafts in other major sports garner, but with the MLB draft consisting of 40 rounds, the lower picks in the draft typically go unnoticed or unaccounted for by most teams’ fans. However, generational, Hall of Fame talent has surfaced from beyond the tenth round in the MLB draft as names like Nolan Ryan, Albert Pujols, Ryne Sandberg, and John Smotlz were all late-draft choices. While this outcome is rare, it is not unheard of. The Yankees twelfth round selection of this year’s draft, Matt Pita interested me especially.   Photo Credit: Matt Pita

The Yankees fourth round selection is Franklin German, a right-handed pitcher from the University of North Florida. German stands at 6-2, and boasts an impressive curveball to go with a low-90s fastball and an average changeup. As an Osprey, German held a 1.58 ERA, an 8-3 record and a pair of complete games in his 14 starts and 91.1 innings, good enough to earn a First Team Atlantic Sun All-Conference nod, as well as being named conference pitcher of the week twice.  Photo Credit: Hero Sports German was born in Queens, N.Y. on September 22, 1997, so he is no stranger to the bright lights of New York City. The Bombers are no stranger to talented pitching prospects, and it looks like they’ve added another one in German.   Article by: Gus Wetekamp Follow @gus_wetekamp_23 Follow @BronxBomberBall

The Yankees have selected their second outfielder in the 2018 draft, a 6’1”, 185-pound righty named Brandon Lockridge. Lockridge currently plays baseball for Troy University. Photo Credit: Troy Athletics

The Yankees continued their trend of drafting position players on day two of the 2018 draft as they selected an outfielder named Ryder Green from Karns High School in Tennesse. Green is committed to Vanderbilt University and was rated as the 82nd best draft prospect according to MLB.com Photo Credit: Knoxville News Sentinel 

With the 61st pick of the 2018 draft, the New York Yankees have selected catcher Josh Breaux (pronounced BRO) from McLennan Community College in Texas. Breaux was the 71st ranked draft prospect on MLB.com and hit .404 with 18 home runs and 69 RBI as a Sophomore at McLennan this year. His best skill is his power bat. Breaux has also topped out at over 100 MPH on the mound, but the Yankees drafted him as a catcher. Photo Credit: Bill Stephan

With the 23rd pick of the 2018 draft, the New York Yankees have selected a switch-hitting catcher named Anthony Seigler. Seigler was ranked 46th overall by MLB.com and hit .429 with 13 HR and 16 SB as a senior in high school. As a switch-pitcher, not a typo,   he accumulated a 1.09 ERA over 25.2 innings and had a 29:4 K:BB. He is committed to Florida, but he was picked higher than projected and should sign with the Yankees right out of high school. Photo Credit: Jon Heyman on Twitter Seigler is a 5’11”, 200-pound 18-year-old from Cartersville, Georgia who impressed scouts with his baseball IQ and fundamentals behind the plate. He features sneaky power and speed as he had double digit stolen bases and homers in his senior season. His best tools according to MLB.com are his throwing arm, defense, and ability to put the bat on the ball. He started at catcher for the USA youth national team and has received rave reviews on his pitch framing ability and quick transfer beh...

The Yankees come into draft day with an already top tier farm system in the majors and a plethora of recently graduated prospects performing well in the game’s highest level. Combine this with their talent at the lower levels of the farm system, their knack for acquiring top international talent, and their wealth, and the Yankees are pretty well off franchise. With that being said, the Yankees do not need to absolutely knock it out of the park in this year’s draft as their future would not be jeopardized if a few of the team’s top picks don’t pan out. Here are two things the Yankees should take into account when they approach this year’s draft:   Photo Credit: Getty Images