ALFONSO PULIDO
"Southpaw Alfonso Pulido could turn out to be the sleeper in the Yankees-Pirates trade that brought Pulido and Dale Berra to New York and sent Steve Kemp and Tim Foli to the Iron City. If Pulido's performance last season is indicative of his talent, he'll be a mainstay in the Yankees pitching rotation for many seasons to come.
At Hawaii (Triple-A), the 28-year-old screwballed his way to an 18-6 record and 2.54 ERA. This after spending seven years playing pro ball in his native Mexico. After Pulido led the Pacific Coast League in complete games (16), shutouts (4) and innings pitched (216), Yankees manager Yogi Berra gave him a good, long look in spring training.
Alfonso Pulido's English may need a little work, but his arm is more than fluid."
-The New York Yankees Official 1985 Yearbook
"Pulido had an outstanding year at Hawaii (AAA) in 1984, going 18-6 with a 2.54 ERA, and was named the Pacific Coast League's left-handed pitcher of the year. He led the PCL in innings pitched, complete games and shutouts. His ERA was the league's second best (behind teammate Bob Walk's 2.26) and he had a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.67:1. Alfonso was 1-1 in PCL postseason play and appeared in one game with Pittsburgh after his recall on September 9, pitching two innings in St. Louis on September 15.
Alfonso opened the 1983 season at Mexico City and had his contract purchased by the Pirates in July, but Pittsburgh did not recall him from Mexico City until Septmber. He was a member of the Mexican League All-Star team and tied for the Mexican League lead in wins. Alfonso made his major league debut on September 5 (second game) when he made an emergency start against St. Louis, lasting only two innings.
In 1977 he tied for the Mexican Center League lead with 14 games started, and in 1978 led the MCL in games (16) and tied for the league lead with three shutouts. In 1981, Pulido made his Mexican League debut after pitching three seasons in the minor league Mexican Center League, and in 1982 pitched all but one game out of the bullpen.
Pulido throws a screwball, which he developed in 1982, at three different speeds. He began his career as an outfielder. He had to borrow a glove and spikes and tried out in street clothes the day he signed his first professional contract.
Alfonso was born on a ranch between Cordoba and Vera Cruz, where he still resides. His hobbies include hunting, fishing and listening to music."
-1985 New York Yankees Information Guide
JIM DESHAIES (1984 Yankees Minor League Pitcher of the Year)
"Trivia time, folks! Who is the 1,000th player to wear a Yankees uniform? Give up? Okay, it's ... Jim Deshaies. Jim who?
If the name doesn't ring a bell, don't worry about it. Deshaies' only two appearances with the Yankees last year were not memorable ones. But those couple of outings are not indicative of the Yankees 1984 Pitcher of the Year. He is one of the few players who has made the jump from Double-A to Triple-A to the majors in one season. In three years in the Yankees' farm system, Deshaies is 30-15 (2.72 ERA) and has averaged over a strikeout an inning.
Soon enough, major league performance and not circumstance will put Deshaies' name on the lips of Yankees fans."
-The New York Yankees Official 1985 Yearbook
"Deshaies began the season at Nashville, but was moved up to Columbus after seven games and a 3-2, 2.80 record. He threw Nashville's only no-hitter ever on May 4 against Columbus (GA). With the Clippers he led the team in innings pitched (135.2), complete games (9), strikeouts (117) and complete games (4). Jim was second with a 2.39 ERA and 18 games started, and tied for second with 10 wins.
He was 9-3 with a 2.11 ERA when the Yankees purchased his contract from Columbus when Marty Bystrom was placed on the DL on August 3- Jim was the 1,000th player to wear a Yankee uniform. He made his first major league start and first appearance on August 7 against Chicago, allowing four runs in four innings pitched. Jim made one other start before being sent back to Columbus on August 14.
In 1983 Jim averaged better than a strikeout an inning for the second straight year and led Ft. Lauderdale with a .786 won-lost percentage (11-3). In 1982, Jim was named to the New York-Penn League All-Star team and led the league in strikeouts with 137. He tied for the Oneonta lead with six complete games and one shutout and was second with 108.1 innings pitched.
Jim was graduated from Massena Central High School in 1978 and earned a B.A. degree from LeMoyne College in 1982. He was signed by Al Cuccinello."
-1985 New York Yankees Information Guide
DAN PASQUA
"The Yankees like his left-handed power so much they had him come to New York in September, even though he wasn't on the roster, because they wanted to watch him take batting practice. The outfielder hit only .243 for Nashville (AA) last season, but had 33 homers and 91 RBI.
Born in Yonkers, New York, Pasqua was signed by the Yankees as a third round choice out of Seton Hall in the 1982 draft. He earned Appalachian League MVP honors when he hit .301 with 16 homers and 63 RBI in 239 at-bats for Paintsville (A) in 1982."
-Tracy Ringolsby, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1985 Edition
"Pasqua was born in Yonkers, NY and now lives in Harrington Park, New Jersey. He attended William Patterson College in Wayne, NJ. The Yankees' No. 3 pick in the June 1982 draft, Dan led the Yankees organization with 33 home runs last year in Double-A."
-The New York Yankees Official 1985 Yearbook
"Pasqua played the entire year at Nashville in 1984, performing at the AA level for the first time. He led the Sounds in home runs (33), total bases (231), RBI (91) and slugging percentage (.502), was second in games (136) and game winning RBI (12), third in runs (78) and tied for third with 460 at-bats. Dan played 125 games in the outfield. He nearly doubled his previous two years' home run output, but his batting average suffered and his strikeouts increased.
In 1983 Dan led the Ft. Lauderdale Yankees in games, at-bats, runs, doubles, triples, home runs and RBIs, was second in walks and third in batting (players with 100+ games) and hits. In 1982, Dan was named to the Appalachian League All-Star team and was winner of the league MVP award. He led the league in home runs with 16.
Pasqua attended Old Tappan (NJ) High School where he played football and baseball and was All-County in baseball in 1979. He was an All-American in baseball at William Patterson College in 1981 and 1982.
He played Little League in Congers, New York and Harrington Park, New Jersey. Originally a center fielder, he was changed to right field at Ft. Lauderdale in 1983.
Dan would like to own his own business after his [baseball] career."
-1985 New York Yankees Information Guide
KEITH SMITH
"Signed by the Yankees in 1979, Keith was an All-Star shortstop in the Double-A Southern League last year and had a .415 on-base percentage. He played in two games with the Yankees in 1984."
-The New York Yankees Official 1985 Yearbook
"Smith began the 1984 season at Nashville, but was called up to New York on April 7 when Bobby Meacham was sent to Nashville. He spent 10 days with the big club, making his major league debut on April 12 against Minnesota at Yankee Stadium. Keith played in two games, going 0-for-4 before being optioned back to Nashville on April 17 when Andre Robertson was recalled. He led Nashville with 138 games (all at shortstop), 105 walks and a .415 on-base percentage, was second in runs with 80 and stolen bases with 21, third in hits with 128 and tied for third with 460 at-bats.
In 1983 Keith played his first full season at AA Nashville and was fifth in the Southern League with 92 walks. Primarily a shortstop (137 games), he also played four games at second base. He had career highs of four triples, eight home runs, and 22 stolen bases.
Keith has played five seasons as a shortstop in the Yankee organization. He was originally signed by Yankee scout Don Lindeberg for the 1979 season.
He graduated from Canyon Country (CA) High School in 1979. He played freshman basketball and four years of baseball and was All-Santa Clara Valley and All-Golden League in '79. Keith attended the College of Canyons pursuing a B.S. in engineering- he needs 25 credits.
Keith played Canyon County Little League and Babe Ruth League baseball. He enjoys racquetball. His brother Dave is currently in the Seattle Mariner organization. The Dodgers were Keith's favorite team as a youngster; for music, it's the Oak Ridge Boys."
-1985 New York Yankees Information Guide
REX HUDLER
"Hudler was the Yankees' No. 1 pick in the June 1978 draft. He was an All-Star last year in the International League and played with the Yankees in September."
-The New York Yankees Official 1985 Yearbook
"Hudler was the Clippers regular second baseman in 1984 with 116 games played at that position. He was second on the club with 11 stolen bases, third with 115 hits and 26 doubles, and fourth with 394 at-bats.
His contract was purchased by the Yankees on September 9 and he made his major league debut that night at Boston as a pinch runner. His first start in the majors came on September 15 against Boston at Yankee Stadium- his first game in the Bronx- and Rex got his first major league hit in his first Stadium at-bat, a double, off Al Nipper. He was used mostly as a defensive replacement [during his September recall].
He began the 1983 season at Ft. Lauderdale (his fifth season with Ft. Lauderdale), was named to the Florida State All-Star team and was promoted near the end of the season to the International League for his first taste of AAA. Rex responded well, batting .305 in 40 games.
Rex was the Yankees' No. 1 draft choice in June 1978 and was signed by Yankee scouts Jack Butterfield and Gary Hughes, and in '78 was named the New York-Penn League All-Star shortstop. He has played second, short and third in the minors.
He graduated from Bullard High School in Fresno, California in 1978 where he played baseball, football and soccer. He played Fig Garden Little League and Bullard District Babe Ruth League baseball.
Rex enjoys hunting quail, dove and duck."
-1985 New York Yankees Information Guide
BRIAN FISHER
"Fisher was acquired by the Yankees last winter from Atlanta for catcher Rick Cerone. A hard thrower, he has 554 strikeouts in 650 minor league innings in five seasons."
-The New York Yankees Official 1985 Yearbook
BERT BRADLEY
"Bert was the 'other' player acquired by the Yankees in the Rickey Henderson deal with Oakland. He was 10-2 last season in Triple-A for Tacoma. He has played in six pro seasons and saw action in six games for Oakland in 1983."
-The New York Yankees Official 1985 Yearbook
MATT WINTERS
"A native of Williamsville, New York, Winters was Yankees Minor League Player of the Year in 1982. He played his second full year at Triple-A last season and has 112 homers and 515 RBI in seven minor league seasons."
-The New York Yankees Official 1985 Yearbook
"Matt spent his second year at the AAA level with Columbus in 1984. He played 22 games at first base and 64 in the outfield. He was second on the Clippers with nine game winning RBI and a .386 on-base percentage, third with 407 at-bats, 130 games and 156 total bases, tied for third with 10 homers and fourth in runs (57), hits (101) and RBI (54).
In his first experience at AAA in 1983, Winters played the entire season at Columbus. He was second in the International League with 29 homers and 112 walks.
He was a South Atlantic League All-Star outfielder in 1980,'81 and '82 and was named South Atlantic League MVP in 1982. Matt was originally signed by Yankee scout Al Cuccinello for the '78 season.
Matt graduated from Williamsville (NY) South High School in 1978."
-1985 New York Yankees Information Guide
MARK SILVA
"Silva was the 25th pick of the Yankees in the June 1981 draft. He led the Columbus pitching staff with 42 appearances and 14 saves last year. Mark played his college ball at Cal Poly State in San Luis Obispo."
-The New York Yankees Official 1985 Yearbook
KELLY FAULK
"Kelly was a 1st round pick of the Phillies in 1979 and was acquired by the Yankees in a minor league trade in 1983. Last season he led the Columbus pitching staff with an 11-1 record as a starter, although he does have 47 minor league career saves."
-The New York Yankees Official 1985 Yearbook
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