Prospect Tidbit: Garrett Patterson

by John Sickels on Sep 12, 2025 12:41 PM EDT in News

Garrett Patterson

Garrett Patterson, LHP, New York Yankees
Garrett Patterson was drafted by the Yankees in the seventh round in June, from the University of Oklahoma. His college career was marred by frequent elbow injuries, but he was healthy this year and his results were very good. Using an 88-92 MPH fastball, occasionally hitting 93-94, a good curve, and a cut fastball, he was effective for the Staten Island Yankees in the New York-Penn League, posting a 3.71 ERA and a 71/38 K/BB in 51 innings, allowing just 37 hits and one homer. His walk rate was too high, but his K/IP and H/IP marks were very strong. Now, I can't praise him as a top prospect just yet. His command has to get better, and at age 23 he is rather old for the NY-P League. He'll have some things to prove in '06. But the "stuff" indicators are worthy of notice, and Yankees fans should keep an eye on him. If his command improves, a breakout season is possible.

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Yankee Prospects

Thank you Mr. Sickels, I appreciate these tidbits. It is refreshing to see someone analyze a Yankee prospect. It seems that most people are loathe to do so - for whatever reason.

I was curious as to what you thought about other Yankee pitching prospects. We all know the "upside" of Hughes, but what of Tyler Clippard and Matt DeSalvo. Perhaps you might venture a guess on some of the outstanding pitchers on the Staten Island staff.

by 12to6 on Sep 12, 2025 5:33 PM EDT reply actions

desalvo

I really like Desalvo a lot. Very underrated.

by John Sickels on Sep 12, 2025 5:34 PM EDT reply actions

DeSalvo

Thanks for the response!

Do you see him playing a significant role in the major league rotation or is he destined to be relegated to 5th starter/stop starter/long relief/tanyon sturtze status?

by 12to6 on Sep 12, 2025 5:39 PM EDT reply actions