I have personally donned this man the next Dellin Betances,
and for more than one reason. Both men are really big, intimidating figures on
the mound. Both men can throw right at or in excess of 100 MPH. Both men
struggle with control, and ultimately for that reason both men may be destined
to share the same Yankees bullpen in the future. For now, though, Domingo
Acevedo is a starter within the New York Yankees organization, so let’s meet
him.
Domingo Acevedo, 24-years old for a few more days, possesses
a 96 MPH four-seam fastball, an 87 MPH slider, and an 88 MPH changeup that he
mixes in to keep opposing batters off of his heater.
Domingo Antonio Acevedo was born on March 6, 1994 in Los
Almacigos, Dominican Republic where he was signed as an international free
agent by the New York Yankees in 2012. Acevedo signed with New York for just
$7,500 and began his professional career with the Dominican Summer League
Yankees. Acevedo worked his way through the Yankees organization, reaching as
high as Double-A and Triple-A in 2017 as well as participating in the 2017
All-Star Futures Game.
Acevedo’s biggest hurdles that he faces is his struggle with
command and control, as well as his seemingly inability to stay healthy. In six
minor league seasons, Acevedo has made just 92 appearances for the Yankees
various minor league affiliates.
Acevedo was called up to the Major Leagues on July 21, 2018 but
was optioned back to Double-A in just a few hours, not making an appearance for
the big-league club. Will 2019 be the year that Acevedo finally puts it all
together for a full, healthy, and productive season? Stay tuned.
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Sorry for the Capatcha... Blame the Russians :)