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Drew Thorpe is a fantasy baseball SP prospect sleeper and minor leaguer to know. Read our MLB prospects outlooks for fantasy baseball rookies and call-ups.
PROSPECT: Drew Thorpe, SP, New York Yankees
ANALYSIS: The Yankees selected Thorpe, a Cal Poly product, with their second-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. He delivered fantastic results in his final season of Division I action and was considered a great pick for the Yankees at the time of his selection.
In addition to a fine low-90s fastball, Thorpe boasts a fading changeup and active slider. Both of these offerings complement the heater nicely, and Thorpe has done a great job harnessing them to miss bats. In general, he has displayed fantastic command, allowing him to strike out batters, limit walks, and perhaps most importantly, pitch deep into games.
After allowing four runs in his final outing of May, Thorpe bounced back in a big way this past week. He faced Aberdeen on Sunday, allowing just one hit and two walks over eight dominant, shutout innings. He also struck out seven batters along the way and earned the win.
VERDICT: Less than 12 months after selecting Thorpe in the draft, New York loves what it has seen out of the right-hander and might just view him as the top pitching prospect in its farm system.
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