GCL Yankees Win League Title

by Travis G on Sep 1, 2011 9:01 AM EDT in Minors

Dante Bichette, Jr. was a playoff hero in his first professional season, leading the Yankees to the Gulf Coast League title over the Marlins, two games to one. It was the team's first league title since 2007.

The son of the former All-Star of the same name capped off a fantastic debut year with a .429 batting average in the four-game playoffs, including a game-tying homer in the 3-1 clincher last night.

The club's manager, Carlos Mendoza, called Bichette his MVP. Since debuting in June, the 18-year-old has hit .342/.446/.505 in 240 PA.

It'll be interesting to see where Bichette begins 2012: full-season Charleston or short season Staten Island.

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why won't the Yankees call up Dante?!?!?!?!

by long time listener on Sep 1, 2011 9:25 AM EDT reply actions

I hope this guy is legit

by jetanumba2 on Sep 1, 2011 9:34 AM EDT reply actions

A-Rod's future replacement?

Welcome to the Majors, Jesus!

Now PLAY HIM MOAR!!

by nyyrocks29 on Sep 1, 2011 9:36 AM EDT reply actions

I hear he's a so-so fielder at third

He could get better, but he may also be a candidate to replace Swish in a couple years

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by david d on Sep 1, 2011 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions

The Yanks have a lot of good outfield prospects too

And there are pretty good free agent options (like Kemp) in 2012 that could be a long term option in the outfield. I don’t see him moving there.

He’s young- definitely still time to improve enough to be a capable MLB third baseman. Jesus improved enough to become capable defensively, and catcher is a lot harder than playing third base. It’s Dante’s bat that I’m more excited about.

Welcome to the Majors, Jesus!

Now PLAY HIM MOAR!!

by nyyrocks29 on Sep 1, 2011 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions