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  "description": "Full scouting reports with tool grades for the top 20 prospects in the Yankees system",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-02T22:43:04.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.prospectslive.com",
  "tags": [
    "Brandon Tew",
    "Daniel Barrand",
    "Gabriel Estevez",
    "Grant Carver",
    "Jacob Maxwell",
    "Mitch Stachnik",
    "Nate Jones",
    "Trevor Hooth",
    "2026 Team Prospect Lists - Prospects LiveProspects LiveProspects Live Staff",
    "George Lombard Jr.",
    "Dax Kilby",
    "Elmer Rodriguez",
    "Spencer Jones",
    "Ben Hess",
    "Carlos Lagrange",
    "Bryce Cunningham",
    "Allen Facundo",
    "Cade Smith",
    "Brock Selvidge",
    "Chase Hampton",
    "Kaeden Kent",
    "Henry Lalane",
    "Thatcher Hurd",
    "Francisco Vilorio",
    "Pico Kohn",
    "Kyle Carr",
    "Jace Avina",
    "Brendan Beck",
    "Cade Winquest",
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  "textContent": "## Team Outlook\n\nThe New York Yankees are in search of their first World Series title since 2009, losing to Toronto in the ALDS last year, and losing in the big one to the Dodgers the year before. They've never been afraid to make big moves, which caused them to trade several prospects at the deadline to shore up their big league roster. New York generally has a solid farm, developing players well consistently. Entering the 2026 season George Lombard Jr. and Dax Kilby highlight excellent draft decisions sitting on top of the list. Not to mention Spencer Jones, the man of extremes. What the Yankees have a bundle of right now is pitching. Ben Hess, Carlos Lagrange, and Elmer Rodriguez present upside with the arms. The Yankees are big spenders on the international market, too, often nabbing famous names like Jasson Dominguez. Francisco Vilorio cracks the list as the crown jewel of their 2024 class. If there's one thing New York needs to do, it's win. They are set up to do that at the big league level and this list could look different in a year with that pursuit in mind.\n\n## About Our Top 20 Lists\n\nProspects Live, led by its evaluating team & Director of Scouting Rhys White, is proud to begin rolling out its annual offseason system reports. The team combines industry feedback, our live looks, film, and available data to compile each org. We believe this effort has enabled us to present you, the reader, with our best possible view of the prospects in the organization.\n\n**We have constructed this list using the Overall Future Potential (OFP) scale**. There is no perfect equation for ranking prospects or assigning value to them, but we believe this method is the best possible approach. Every prospect on this list has been graded based on the tried and true 20-80 scouting scale. An 80 is the highest tool and OFP grade on the scale, reserved for MVP-caliber players or tools. Conversely, a 20 is reserved for non-prospects (NPs). A 50 OFP falls in the middle, indicating our evaluators deem this player a future average major league player. Below the 50 OFP tier are the 45s and 40s, comprising a large majority of players on each list. These are specific-role players, such as platoon hitters, utility players, or low-leverage relievers. Above the 50 OFP tier are the 55s and 60s. A 55 represents a future above-average player, and a 60 OFP designation is reserved for future All-Star caliber players.\n\nIn addition to the tool grades and OFP, we will also include a 'Risk' associated with each prospect. We use this to better communicate to you, the reader, whether a grade is more aggressive or conservative in nature. The evaluation team has worked hard to apply both the grades and risk components to better illustrate how each individual prospect stacks up in their respective system and in the baseball ecosystem.\n\n**Evaluators** : Brandon Tew, Daniel Barrand, Gabriel Estevez, Grant Carver, Jacob Maxwell, Mitch Stachnik, Nate Jones, Trevor Hooth\n\nFind all the Top 20 Lists here:\n\n2026 Team Prospect Lists - Prospects LiveProspects LiveProspects Live Staff\n\n## Top 20 Prospects at a Glance\n\n1. George Lombard Jr., SS - 55 OFP\n2. Dax Kilby, SS - 55 OFP\n3. Elmer Rodriguez, RHP - 50 OFP\n4. Spencer Jones, OF - 50 OFP\n5. Ben Hess, RHP - 50 OFP\n6. Carlos Lagrange, RHP - 50 OFP\n7. Bryce Cunningham, RHP - 45 OFP\n8. Allen Facundo, LHP - 45 OFP\n9. Cade Smith, RHP - 45 OFP\n10. Brock Selvidge, LHP - 45 OFP\n11. Chase Hampton, RHP - 45 OFP\n12. Kaeden Kent, SS - 45 OFP\n13. Henry Lalane, LHP - 45 OFP\n14. Thatcher Hurd, RHP - 45 OFP\n15. Francisco Vilorio, OF - 45 OFP\n16. Pico Kohn, LHP - 40 OFP\n17. Kyle Carr, LHP - 40 OFP\n18. Jace Avina, OF - 40 OFP\n19. Brendan Beck, RHP - 40 OFP\n20. Cade Winquest, RHP - 40 OFP\n\n## Scouting Reports\n\n _Find Scouting Reports and Tool Grades in each toggle section_\n\nExpand All Reports\n\n### 1. George Lombard Jr., SS - 55 OFP\n\n#### Scouting Report\n\nHT: 6-2 WT: 175 H/T: R/R\nHighest Level: AA\nETA: 2027\n\n****OFP: 55****\n\nRisk: Moderate\n\nHit: 50\nPower: 55\nField: 55\nThrow: 50\nRun: 60\n\n _****Scouting Report****_\n\nGeorge Lombard Jr. has baseball in his blood. His father, George Lombard Sr., is a former MLB outfielder and current bench coach for the Detroit Tigers, and his younger brother Jacob is viewed as a potential top five pick in the upcoming draft. Lombard Jr. has quickly become a fan favorite among the Yankee faithful, even adding pressure by wearing No. 2. Drafted out of high school with the 26th overall pick in the 2023 draft and signing for a $3.3 million bonus, Lombard Jr.’s biggest question mark remains his contact ability. While he shows a strong feel for the strike zone, he needs to make more consistent contact to be considered among the very best prospects in baseball, particularly against high fastballs. That said, his plate discipline is already advanced. In Double-A this season, he has posted an excellent 17.9% chase rate and leveraged that approach into a 13.7% walk rate. The rest of his offensive profile is still developing, but the underlying power metrics are encouraging. Despite hitting just nine home runs, Lombard Jr. recorded a 111.1 mph max exit velocity and a 103.2 mph EV90, both above average and especially impressive for a player who began the season at just 19 years old. Those numbers suggest he could grow into plus power as he physically matures. Defensively, Lombard Jr. is an above average shortstop who projects to remain at the position long term. He shows a high baseball IQ, fluid actions, and plenty of range, supported by plus speed that also impacts his game on the bases. He swiped 39 bases in 2024 and followed that with 35 more in 2025. His arm strength is average to slightly above, giving him the flexibility to slide over to third base if needed. Overall, Lombard Jr. is a well rounded player who has been aggressively challenged by the Yankees at a young age. If he can improve his contact ability, he has the tools and athleticism to reach his ceiling as a true five tool shortstop. __- Mitch Stachnik__\n\n### 2. Dax Kilby, SS - 55 OFP\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "New York Yankees 2026 Top 20 Prospects",
  "updatedAt": "2026-02-25T21:04:12.966Z"
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