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Who Are the Yankees Baby Bombers? is a baseball blog that covers the New York Yankees.
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The Young Core
The Yankees have been defined by their farm system for years. They have a long history of players developing in their system and making an impact at the major league level. This has led to a lot of success for the franchise. In recent years, they have been able to bring up a young core that has contributed to a lot of success.
Gary Sanchez
The Bronx Bombers have been revitalized by a group of young, talented players that they have affectionately dubbed the “Baby Bombers.” One of the most promising members of this group is catcher Gary Sanchez.
Sanchez made his Major League debut in August of 2016 and immediately made an impact, slugging 20 home runs in just 53 games. He followed that up with 33 home runs in 2017, establishing himself as one of the top power-hitters in the game. Sanchez’s defense has also been improving, and he has quickly developed into one of the best all-around catchers in baseball.
At just 25 years old, Sanchez has already established himself as a cornerstone of the Yankees’ lineup, and he should be a key part of their quest to return to the World Series in 2018.
Aaron Judge
Aaron Judge is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). Judge was unanimously selected as the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year in 2017, and finished second in voting for AL Most Valuable Player (MVP) that same year. Prior to his major league career, he played college baseball at Fresno State.
Luis Severino
Severino is a right-handed starting pitcher who made his Major League debut in 2015. Prior to making his Major League debut, Severino was ranked as the Yankees’ number two overall prospect and the 35th best prospect in baseball by MLB.com. In 2016, he was named an MLB All-Star.
Severino was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He began playing organized baseball at the age of 12. He signed with the New York Yankees as an international free agent in December 2011. He made his professional debut in 2012 with the Staten Island Yankees of the Class A-Short Season New York–Penn League.
The Veterans
The New York Yankees have a rich history of success, and that success has been built on the backs of some of the best players to ever play the game. The team has relied on the play of veteran stars to provide leadership and stability over the years, and that tradition continues today with the Baby Bombers. The Yankees have a core of young stars who are looking to lead the team back to the promise land, and they are being joined by some seasoned veterans who know what it takes to win.
CC Sabathia
One of the most accomplished and respected pitchers in baseball, CC Sabathia has had a remarkable career. A sure-fire Hall of Famer, he has been a dominant force on the mound, a leader in the clubhouse and a pillar in the community.
A six-time All-Star and one of only four active pitchers with at least 250 wins, 3,000 strikeouts and a World Series title, Sabathia has been a model of consistency and excellence throughout his 18-year career. He has pitched at an elite level for many years now, but what sets him apart is his ability to rise to the occasion in big moments. He has won 19 postseason games, including five in the World Series, and his 2.11 ERA in October is the best among all active pitchers with at least 10 starts.
Sabathia is also well-known for his charitable work off the field. He founded the PitCCh In Foundation in 2011 to help inner-city youth, and he has donated millions of dollars to various causes over the years. In 2019, he was awarded the Roberto Clemente Award — given annually to a player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and philanthropy — further cementing his legacy as one of baseball’s good guys.
Now in his final season before retirement, Sabathia will be looked to once again as a key member of the Yankees’ pitching staff. With another deep playoff run likely on tap for New York, there’s a good chance we’ll see Sabathia add to his already impressive legacy in 2019.
Aroldis Chapman
Aroldis Chapman, nicknamed “The Cuban Missile”, is a Cuban-born professional baseball pitcher who plays for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs. Chapman bats and throws left-handed, standing 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and weighing 215 pounds (98 kg). He is known for his fastball, which regularly tops out at 105 miles per hour (169 km/h). He has also pitched a recorded 105.1 mph (169.5 km/h), which is the fastest fastball ever recorded by MLB’s Statcast technology.
Brett Gardner
Brett Gardner was drafted by the Yankees in 2005 and has been with the team ever since. He made his MLB debut in 2008 and has been a key player for the Yankees, particularly in recent years as a member of the “Baby Bombers” youth movement. Gardner is a center fielder and leadoff hitter who is known for his speed and defense. He has won a Gold Glove Award and been named to the All-Star team once in his career.
The Newcomers
The New York Yankees have been in the news a lot lately for their ” Baby Bombers ” . These are the young, up-and-coming players on the team that fans are excited to see. Let’s meet some of these newcomers.
Giancarlo Stanton
Giancarlo Stanton is an American professional baseball right fielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Miami Marlins. At 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) and 245 pounds (111 kg), he has one of the sport’s most potent right-handed swings. In 2017, he became the second Marlins player to win the National League Most Valuable Player Award after becoming MLB’s home run leader that year with 59. Despite several injuries throughout his career, Stanton has amassed many accomplishments, such as being named an All-Star four times and winning three Silver Slugger Awards.
Sonny Gray
Sonny Gray was the Yankees’ best pitcher in 2017 and he will look to anchor the pitching staff once again in 2018. The Yankees acquired Gray from the Oakland Athletics prior to the 2017 season in a trade that sent prospects Jorge Mateo, James Kaprielian, and Dustin Fowler to Oakland. In his first season with the Yankees, Gray went 10-12 with a 3.55 ERA in 30 starts.
Neil Walker
Neil Simon Walker (born September 7, 1985) is an American professional baseball infielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He Previously played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, and Miami Marlins.
