"Has a chance to break into the Yankees' rotation. Adkins placed second in the International League in victories with a 15-7 record and ranked fourth with a 2.90 ERA. He went 1-2 with a 6.38 ERA in five September [and October] starts with the Yankees.
Born in Chicago, Adkins was selected in the 15th round of the 1986 draft. His best pitch is an elusive knuckle curve, but he has trouble controlling it."
-John Shea and Tom Pedulla, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1991 Edition
"As hulking Detroit Tigers slugger Cecil Fielder deposited his 50th homer of the 1990 season into the Yankee Stadium seats last October, Yankees left-hander Steve Adkins could only watch. He knew his name would be a footnote in Detroit Tigers history as the pitcher of record. But that one pitch could not dampen a fine season.
The 26-year-old spent most of last season with the Columbus Clippers, the Yankees Triple-A team. He compiled a 15-7 record including six complete games and two shutouts before being summoned to New York on September 9. Later in the month, Adkins won his first major league game with a splendid four-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Yankees' Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 1989 is working on controlling his knuckle-curveball which can be lethal when he throws it for strikes. Major league batters hit just .250 off the lefty in his five outings.
Adkins will chalk up 1990 as a learning experience and look to 1991 with great promise."
-The New York Yankees Official 1991 Yearbook
"Steve proved to be a durable pitcher in the Yankees' minor league system in 1990. He started the season with the Columbus Clippers and joined the Yankees on September 9.
At the time of his promotion, Steve was 15-7 with a 2.90 ERA (177.0 IP, 57 ER) including six complete games and two shutouts over 27 starts. He allowed 153 hits, 98 walks [1.42 WHIP] and struck out 138. Within the organization he was tied for most starts, second in innings pitched, tied for second in complete games and third in wins and strikeouts. Steve was named to Baseball America's All-Star team.
Steve made his major league debut on September 12, starting against the Rangers in New York. He was the losing pitcher, allowing eight walks and no hits over 1.1 innings in a 5-4 loss. His next two starts resulted in no-decisions (September 17 at Toronto and September 22 against Boston), but lowered his ERA from 20.25 to 6.00; the September 22 game was the infamous five hours, five minute rain-delay game.
He earned his first major league win on September 28 at Milwaukee. Steve carried a no-hitter through six full innings before Greg Vaughn led off the seventh with a double. Overall he pitched a season high eight innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits and fanning a season best six batters in a 7-2 win. He started the final game of the season (4.0 IP, 7 ER) and gave up Cecil Fielder's 50th home run.
Overall, Steve was 1-2 with a 6.38 ERA in five starts. Over 24.0 innings he allowed 18 runs (17 ER) on 19 hits, walked 29 [2.00 WHIP] and fanned 14, allowing an opponents' batting average against of 226. Walks proved to hurt his ERA; of the 29 batters he walked, seven scored.
Opposing left-handed batters hit only .125 (2-for-16, 7 BB, 5 K) while righties hit .250 (17-for-68). The Yankees were 2-3 in Steve's five starts. He posted a 2.70 ERA (6.2 IP) in day games, 7.79 (17.1 IP) at night. He had a 3.75 ERA (12.0 IP on the road, 9.00 (12 IP) at home.
He signed a contract for the 1990 season.
Steve began the 1989 season with the Class-A Ft. Lauderdale Yankees of the Florida State League. He went 3-3 (2.36 ERA) in 11 appearances (4 GS) and fanned 48 batters in 45.2 innings (9.46 K/9 IP). Steve finished four of seven games as a reliever.
He was promoted to the AA Albany-Colonie Yankees of the Eastern League on May 29. He was 12-1 in 16 games (all starts), leading the Eastern League in ERA (2.07) and shutouts (5). He finished second on the squad in complete games (7) and strikeouts (132). Steve averaged 10.10 K/9 IP) over 117.2 innings.
He was named the left-handed starter on the Eastern League All-Star team. He was chosen Topps Minor League Player of the Month for the Eastern League for July and was the Yankees' Jack Butterfield Minor League Pitcher of the Month for both June and July. Steve was unanimously voted the Yankees Minor League Pitcher of the Year, the second consecutive left-handed pitcher (third overall) to win the award since its inception in 1980.
Steve was obtained by the Yankees as a 15th round pick in the regular phase of the June 1986 free agent draft. He was signed by Yankee scout Meade Palmer. He began his pro career with the Class-A Oneonta Yankees of the New York-Penn League and was 8-2 (1.68 ERA) in 14 games (12 starts) with two complete games and a shutout. He fanned 74 batters in 80.1 innings (8.29 K/9 IP). Steve earned one save in two relief appearances.
He spent time with both the Class-A Prince William Cannons of the Carolina League and Ft. Lauderdale in 1987. He was 9-8 with Prince William with a 4.82 ERA in 21 appearances (20 starts) and fanned 84 batters in 115.2 innings. At Ft. Lauderdale, he went 1-1 with a 4.64 ERA in five appearances (three starts) with seven strikeouts in 21.1 innings.
Steve spent the entire 1988 season with Prince William and was 6-4 (3.34 ERA) in 31 games, completing two of his six starts with a shutout. He fanned 92 batters in 94.1 innings (8.78 K/9 IP).
He is the first major leaguer out of the University of Pennsylvania since Grover Powell who pitched briefly for the Mets in 1963, part of a 20-game career. He is the second Yankee out of Penn- Pius Schwert, who caught for the Yankees in 1914 and '15, is the other Quaker. Steve played baseball and football and earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering upon graduation in 1986.
Steve graduated from DeKalb (IL) High School, where he played baseball, football and basketball. Steve enjoys golf, backgammon and reading."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
ALAN MILLS
"Yankee pitcher Alan Mills turned more than a few heads when he made the jump from Class-A ball to New York's opening day roster last season.
Only 24, the soft-spoken right-hander with the lively arm seems destined to go only one place, and that's up.
Mills' indoctrination to the majors was at times a rough one as his 1-5 record would indicate. But the experience he gained from his time in Pinstripes will be invaluable in the future.
Not one to search for the spotlight, the second-year Yankee will let his fastball do the talking for him. Used primarily in relief, Mills appears to have all the attributes to be a winner on the mound.
He was drafted by the California Angels, joined the Yankee organization in 1987 and has not looked back. The 1990 James P. Dawson Award winner was the outstanding Yankee rookie in spring training certainly has a lot to look forward to."
-The New York Yankees Official 1991 Yearbook
"One of the few players to jump from 'A' ball to the majors, Alan had an excellent spring (1-1, 1 SV, 2.57 ERA, 7.0 IP 2 ER), earning the James P. Dawson Award, given annually by the Yankee beat writers to the outstanding Yankee rookie in spring training.
Alan made the club out of spring training and made his major league debut on April 14 against Texas, pitching 2.2 scoreless innings. He made a total of five April appearances (including a season high 3.0 innings pitched on April 29 against California) and posted a 2.00 ERA (9.0 IP, 2 ER, 8 H). Alan prevented five of five inherited runners from scoring.
He appeared in four games in May and had a 2.25 ERA (4.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 H). In a one-month period from April 18-May 18, he lowered his ERA from 4.91 to 2.08. Alan did not allow a run in five straight appearances until May 13 at Seattle, when he issued a bases-loaded walk to Edgar Martinez.
Optioned to Columbus on May 21 upon the recall of Deion Sanders, Alan was recalled from Columbus on June 8 and at the time of his promotion was 1-0 with six saves in seven games (11.2 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 15 K). He was put to work that night in Baltimore and took the loss (1.1 IP) as the winning run scored on an error. Alan earned his first major league win on June 21 at Toronto (2.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 H).
June was by far his strongest month as he posted a 1-2 record with a 1.69 ERA (10.2 IP, 2 ER, 14 H, 8 BB, 7 K). Through Alan's first three months he stranded 10 of 15 runners and had a 1.90 ERA.
Alan was not as effective in July as he posted a 6.97 ERA (10.1 IP, 8 ER, 13 H) over 12 appearances, raising his season ERA to 3.44. At the break he was 1-2 with a 2.36 ERA in 22 games. He allowed two earned runs on July 22 at Minnesota (0.1 IP), then did not allow a run over his final five July appearances (4.2 IP).
He was optioned to Columbus on August 3 after taking the loss on August 2 against Detroit, when he allowed a 14th inning double to Dave Bergman and a game-winning RBI triple to Chet Lemon.
Alan was recalled from Columbus on September 9 for his third stint in New York. In his final five games of the season, he was 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA (6.2 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 5 BB, 6 K). He pitched winter ball in the Venezuelan League and was 2-1 with five saves and a 1.73 ERA over 18 games for Magallanes. Alan had to leave a few days early from winter ball when he fractured the fifth metacarpal of his right hand in a dugout accident.
In 36 games for the Yankees in 1990, Alan finished 1-5 with a 4.10 ERA (41.2 IP, 19 ER, 48 H, 33 BB, 24 K). For the Clippers, he was 3-3 with six saves and a 3.38 ERA (29.1 IP, 11 ER) while allowing 22 hits, walking 14 and fanning 30 batters over 17 appearances. As a Yankee he had a 3.41 ERA on grass but a 7.36 ERA on turf, a 4.50 ERA in Yankee Stadium and a 3.66 ERA on the road. Alan stranded 17 of 26 inherited baserunners and got the first hitter out upon entering the game 20 of 34 times.
He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Alan opened the 1989 season with the Class-A Ft. Lauderdale Yankees of the Florida State League, appearing in 22 games, all in relief. He was 1-4 with six saves and a 3.77 ERA over 31.0 innings, finished 15 of his 22 games and earned six saves. Alan did not allow a home run and fanned 25 batters.
He was quickly promoted to the Class-A Prince William Yankees of the Carolina League on June 22 and compiled a 0.91 ERA, second lowest on the club. Alan fanned an impressive 44 batters over 39.2 innings (9.98 K/9 IP), giving him the second-best strikeouts per inning ratio among Carolina League relievers. Living up to the definition of a stopper, he finished all 26 games in which he appeared. He had a .164 (22-for-134) opponents batting average against and finished third among the league's relievers for fewest baserunners per nine innings (9.07).
Alan was the California Angels' 1st round draft pick in the secondary phase of the June 1986 free agent draft. He was 6-6 with Salem in his first year of professional baseball. Alan was acquired by the Yankees organization on June 22, 1987 and spent the year with the Prince William Yankees. He was 2-11 with a save and a 6.09 ERA over 85.2 innings.
He spent the entire 1988 season with Prince William, pitching 93.2 innings and fanning 59 batters. He appeared in 42 games (5 GS) and was 3-8 with four saves and a 4.13 ERA.
Alan attended Tuskegee University following his graduation from Kathleen (FL) High School. He enjoys fishing."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
DARRIN CHAPIN
"Selected by the Yankees in the 6th round of the 1986 January draft, Darrin owns a 2.85 ERA in five pro seasons.
Darrin is a consistent reliever who spent most of the 1990 season at Albany-Colonie, where he went 3-2 with a 2.73 ERA. His 21 saves led the Eastern League and he was named to the All-Star team. He allowed only 43 hits in 52.2 innings while striking out 61."
-The New York Yankees Official 1991 Yearbook
"Chapin spent the majority of the 1990 season with the AA Albany-Colonie Yankees (with six games at Columbus). He finished with a 3-2 record and a 2.73 ERA, netting a league leading 21 saves in being named to the Eastern League All-Star team. He allowed only 43 hits in only 52.2 innings pitched while striking out 61. Chapin's ratio of 10.4 K/9.0 IP was slightly better than his career mark entering 1990. He allowed only two home runs all season, or one every 26.1 innings pitched.
He started out quickly, allowing only two hits and no earned runs in 11.0 innings pitched in April. At Columbus, he was 0-1 with two saves and a 7.27 ERA over 8.2 innings. Darrin pitched one inning in the postseason with Albany and struck out the side. He played winter league baseball for Magallanes of the Venezuelan League and was 1-0 with a save and a 1.80 ERA over seven games.
He was added to the Yankees' 40-man roster in November 1990. He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Chapin began the 1989 season with the AA Albany-Colonie Yankees of the Eastern League. He was 1-0 (0.00 ERA) and was used exclusively as a closer, finishing all seven of his games. He fanned 16 batters in 8.2 innings (16.61 K/9 IP).
He was promoted to Columbus on May 9 and was 2-4 (2.93 ERA) in 27 appearances (all relief). Darrin fanned 38 batters over 40 innings (8.55 K/9 IP). He ranked second on the club in games finished (21 in 27 appearances) and earned five saves.
Chapin was selected by the Yankees in the 6th round of the January 1986 free agent draft. He was signed by Yankee scout Dick Groch. He was used exclusively as a starter in his first pro season, going 4-3 in 13 starts for Sarasota (Rookie League) with 67 strikeouts and a 3.24 ERA in 83.1 innings pitched. He had two complete games, both shutouts, but led Gulf Coast League pitchers in runs allowed (42).
Darrin was converted into a reliever prior to the 1987 season. In 25 relief appearances with Class-A Oneonta (New York-Penn League), he went 1-1 with 12 saves, 26 strikeouts and a 0.68 ERA in 40.0 innings pitched.
He spent most of the 1988 season at Ft. Lauderdale of the 'A' Florida State League but also pitched briefly at Albany-Colonie. Darrin began the season at Ft. Lauderdale and on June 1 was promoted to Albany. He pitched in three games at Albany (all in relief), going 0-0 with an 11.25 ERA (4.0 IP, 5 ER) before returning to Ft. Lauderdale on June 18 where he finished the season.
Overall at Ft. Lauderdale, Darrin was 6-4 in 38 games (all in relief) with 15 saves, 57 strikeouts and a 0.86 ERA in 63.0 innings pitched. His 15 saves ranked sixth in the Florida State League.
Darrin attended Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
CHAPIN IS 1990 ROLAIDS RELIEF MAN IN THE EL
"Albany's Darrin Chapin was the league's Rolaids Relief Man of the Year. The Yankees right-hander notched 65 Rolaids points (3-2, 21 saves), 18 points better than Harrisburg's Joe Ausanio (3-2, 15 saves), Canton-Akron's Bruce Egloff (3-2, 15 saves) and Dan O'Neill (7-0, 11 saves) of New Britan."
-1991 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
WILLIE SMITH
"Acquired from the Pittsburgh organization in December 1989, Willie spent most of the 1990 season at Columbus posting a 3-1 record with a 6.23 ERA and seven saves.
In less than five pro seasons, Willie has struck out 250 batters in 235.2 innings. The big, overpowering closer will be used as a starter at Columbus in 1991 in order to get him more work and improve his control."
-The New York Yankees Official 1991 Yearbook
"Willie spent virtually the entire 1990 season at Columbus (33 games), with a brief amount of time at Albany (nine games). Combined, he was 4-2 with 11 saves with a 4.98 ERA over 42 games. He fanned 59 batters over 43.1 innings, an average of 12.3 strikeouts per 9.0 innings.
He was 3-1 with seven saves and a 6.23 ERA (34.2 IP) at Columbus, finishing 21 of the 33 games he entered. At Albany, Willie was 1-1 with four saves and a 0.00 ERA (8.2 IP), finishing all nine games he was called upon to pitch. Over five minor league seasons, he has struck out 250 batters over 235.2 innings, an average of better than one strikeout per inning.
He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Smith began the 1989 season with the Class-A Salem (VA) Buccaneers, the Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate in the Carolina League. He was 4-5 with a 2.94 ERA in 23 appearances (nine starts) and fanned 58 batters in 64.1 innings (8.1 K/9.0 IP). Smith finished 13 of 14 games as a reliever, earning four saves. He was promoted to the AA Harrisburg Senators of the Eastern League and went 3-0 in 12 games, fanning 21 batters in 18.1 innings (10.3 K/9.0 IP).
Overall in 1989, Willie fanned 79 batters over 82.2 innings (8.6 K/9.0 IP). He was obtained by the Yankees along with pitcher Jeff Robinson from the Pirates in December 1989 in exchange for catcher Don Slaught.
Willie was signed by the Pirates organization as a non-drafted free agent by scout Fred Goodman in July 1986 and began his pro career with Bradenton in the Gulf Coast League. In 1987, he struck out a combined 51 batters in 39.2 innings with Bradenton (Rookie League) and Watertown (short-season Class-A). Willie was promoted from Bradenton to Watertown on August 8.
He spent the entire 1988 season with the Class-A Augusta Pirates of the South Atlantic League. He was 1-4 with 2.98 ERA with six saves and 48 strikeouts in 48.1 innings (8.9 K/9.0 IP) in 30 appearances (one start, 29 in relief).
Willie was on the disabled list from June 12-July 15 with a ruptured artery in his right bicep. He struck out a season high four twice: on April 13 against Myrtle Beach (1.2 IP) and on August 16 against Spartanburg (4.0 IP). Willie earned his only win of the season on August 16, his longest outing of the year and final relief appearance of '88. His only start came in his final appearance of the season on August 22 (second game) against Sumter; he was the losing pitcher in an 8-0 Augusta loss to Sumter.
Willie graduated from Savannah [GA] High School where he played baseball, football (defensive end) and basketball (forward) and obtained the nickname 'Big Will.' As a senior, he led the team in batting, was the team's MVP and was named to the All-City team. Willie was a first baseman in Little League and was converted to a pitcher in Babe Ruth League baseball.
He enjoys pool, basketball and watching horror films. His favorite entertainer is Eddie Murphy."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
JOHN RAMOS
"Selected by the Yankees in the 5th round of the 1986 June draft, John hit .314 last year with four home runs and 45 RBIs in 84 games at Albany-Colonie. He was named to the Eastern League All-Star team for the second straight year.
A graduate of Stanford University, John is a gifted receiver who knows how to call a game and work with pitchers."
-The New York Yankees Official 1991 Yearbook
"John spent virtually the entire 1990 season with the AA Albany-Colonie Yankees. He had another outstanding year with the bat, hitting .314 in 84 games with four home runs and 45 RBIs.
He appeared in 48 games behind the plate, 35 as the designated hitter. He hit .345 when he was the catcher, .280 as the DH. John ranked first on the club in batting average (.314), second in on-base percentage (.390) and third in slugging percentage (.432) [.822 OPS].
He started the season hot as he hit .314 (11-for-35) in April. He also finished strong with a .324 average in July and .354 in August. He ended with 33 RBIs in his last 51 games. He went hitless in six at-bats for AAA Columbus.
Ramos was Eastern League Player of the Week for July 7-15 when he hit .381 (8-for-21) with seven RBIs. He was named to the Eastern League All-Star team for the second straight season.
He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Ramos had an outstanding season in 1989 as the starting catcher for Albany-Colonie. He hit .273 over 105 games with 21 doubles, nine home runs and 60 RBIs. He ranked second on the club in doubles and led the club with 78 games caught. John was named to the Eastern League All-Star team and captured the game's MVP award.
Selected by the Yankees in the 5th round of the June 1986 free agent draft, Ramos was signed by Yankee Director of Scouting Brian Sabean and recommended by Yankee scouts Greg Orr and Bill Livesey. He played three games with Oneonta in '86, going 4-for-8 with two doubles and a triple, then appeared in 54 games at Ft. Lauderdale, hitting .266.
In 1987 Ramos spent a full season at Prince William, hitting .217 over 76 games. He spent the majority of the 1988 season with Prince William. John hit .304 over 109 games with 18 doubles, two triples, eight home runs and 57 RBIs, caught in 96 games and led Carolina League catchers in errors (25). He was promoted to Albany where he hit .222 over 21 games, playing 12 games at third.
John graduated from Stanford University and is a graduate of Henry B. Plant High School in Tampa where current major leaguer Wade Boggs attended."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
Named to Eastern League All-Star team, 1989.
Named to Eastern League All-Star team, 1990.
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
GERALD WILLIAMS
"Selected by the Yankees in the 14th round of 1987 June draft, Gerald attended Grambling State. He possesses all the skills needed to be a productive major league talent. He has speed, power and is a great defensive player.
Gerald split the 1990 season between Fort Lauderdale and Albany-Colonie. He hit a combined .265 with 20 home runs, 101 RBIs and 37 stolen bases in 146 games."
-The New York Yankees Official 1991 Yearbook
"Williams started the 1990 season at Ft. Lauderdale and was promoted to AA Albany on May 30. Combined for the two clubs, he posted some of the finest offensive numbers in the organization, hitting .265 with 21 doubles, seven triples, 20 home runs and 101 RBIs. He stole 37 bases in 50 attempts and averaged one RBI ever 5.2 at-bats. Gerald led the organization in games played (146) and RBIs and was second in at-bats (528), hits (140) and total bases (235).
He hit .340 in May to earn his promotion. Overall at Ft. Lauderdale, he hit .289 with seven home runs and 43 RBIs in 50 games, averaging one RBI every 4.7 at-bats.
Gerald's best month at Albany was July (.286 BA, 4 HR, 22 RBI). He was named Eastern League Player of the Week for August 6-12, hitting .364 (8-for-22), with two doubles, a homer, nine RBIs and seven runs over seven games. Overall at Albany, Williams hit .250 with 13 home runs and 58 RBIs in 96 games. He hit .263 (5-for-19) in postseason competition.
He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Selected by the Yankees in the 14th round of the June 1987 free agent draft, Williams was signed by Yankee scout Joe Robison. In 1987, his first year of professional ball, he played at Oneonta and hit .365 with six doubles, two triples, six home runs and 29 RBIs in 29 games. He averaged an RBI every 4.0 at-bats.
Gerald spent time at both Ft. Lauderdale and Prince William in 1988. In 1989, he hit .229 with 13 homers and 69 RBIs at Prince William. He led Carolina League outfielders in games (134), total chances (307) and putouts (229) and tied for the league lead with two grand slams.
Gerald attended Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
MIKE HUMPHREYS
"Acquired from the San Diego organization for Oscar Azocar in February 1991, Mike played for Wichita and Las Vegas in the Padres' minor league system last year. He hit a combined .272 with 19 home runs, 85 RBIs and 39 stolen bases in 128 games. He was named to the Texas League All-Star team and the Topps AA All-Star team."
-The New York Yankees Official 1991 Yearbook
"Humphreys was obtained from the Padres on February 7, 1991 as the 'player to be named later' in completion of the December 1990 trade that sent outfielder Oscar Azocar to San Diego for an unnamed player. He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
He played for two Padres affiliates in 1990- Las Vegas (AAA) of the Pacific Coast League and Wichita (AA) of the Texas League. Overall, he hit .272 with 22 doubles, four triples, 19 home runs, 85 RBIs and 99 runs over 128 games.
Mike spent most of the season with the Wichita Wranglers, hitting .276 with 21 doubles, four triples, 17 home runs, 79 RBIs, 38 steals and 92 runs in 116 games. He led the league in runs scored and was fifth in RBIs. He made only five errors in 113 games in the outfield.
He was named Texas League Player of the Week for May 7-13 when he hit .474 (9-for-19) with five runs over six games. He was named to the Texas League All-Star team and the Topps AA All-Star team and was named the Wichita club's Co-Player of the Year. He played in 12 games for the Las Vegas Stars and hit .238 (10-for-42) with two homers and six RBIs.
Humphreys was the Padres' 15th round pick in the June 1988 free agent draft. That year at Spokane he hit .307 with six home runs and 59 RBIs in 76 games. In 1989, he played a full season at Riverside and hit .288 with 13 home runs and 66 RBIs in 117 games."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
BOBBY DEJARDIN
"Selected by the Yankees in the 8th round of the 1988 June draft, Bobby attended Loyola Marymount University. A steady performer over the past three years, he is an excellent fielder who can also contribute on offense.
In 103 games at Albany-Colonie in 1990, Bobby hit .263 with a home run, 27 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. He led Eastern League shortstop in fielding percentage (.963) and double plays (83)."
-The New York Yankees Official 1991 Yearbook
"In his first season at AA, Bobby hit .263 with 21 doubles, a home run, 27 RBIs and 13 stolen bases for Albany while leading the league in hit by pitches (10). A steady defender, he led Eastern League shortstops in fielding percentage (.963) and double plays (83).
He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Bobby was selected by the Yankees in the 8th round of the June 1988 free agent draft. He was signed by scout Chris Smith. In his first season of pro ball that year, he hit .295 at Class-A Oneonta. He led the league's shortstops in assists (199) and was named to the New York-Penn League All-Star team.
In 1989, Bobby hit .278 and stole 38 bases at Class-A Prince William while leading the league in sacrifice hits (15). Named the starting shortstop on the Carolina League All-Star team, he led the circuit's shortstops in putouts (194), assists (395), total chances (626) and double plays (74).
Bobby attended Loyola Marymount University."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
MIKE GARDELLA
"Selected by the Yankees in the 13th round of the 1989 June draft, Mike is an extremely effective bullpen stopper with a live arm and an excellent breaking ball and has struck out 152 batters in only 107.1 innings. In two pro seasons he has posted a 6-3 record with a 1.89 ERA and 49 saves.
In 1990 at Prince William he saved 30 games to tie the Carolina League record. He was a Carolina League All-Star.
Mike grew up in the Bronx and attended Oklahoma State University."
-The New York Yankees Official 1991 Yearbook
"Gardella pitched exclusively in relief in 1990 and had an outstanding season for Class-A Prince William. In 62 games he was 4-3 with a 2.01 ERA and a league leading 30 saves. His 30th save came in the final game of the season at Lynchburg, setting a Prince William franchise record. The 30 saves also tied a Carolina League record set by Dave Shippanoff for Kinston in 1982. Gardella tied for seventh-best in the National Association Rolaids Relief Rankings, which includes all minor league pitchers.
With 30 of his team's 34 saves, he struck out 86 in 71.2 innings for a team best ratio of 10.8/9.0 IP. Mike was named to the Carolina League All-Star team.
He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Mike was the Yankees' 13th round pick in the June 1989 free agent draft. He was signed by Yankee scout Dick Tidrow and in 1989 pitched for Oneonta of the New York-Penn League. He made 28 appearances in relief, notching a league leading 19 saves while also leading the circuit with 26 games finished. Mike had a 2-0 record with a 1.67 ERA, allowing only 23 hits in 37.2 innings while striking out 66 (15.8/9.0 IP). He was named to the New York-Penn League All-Star team and named the 1989 New York-Penn League's 'Star of Stars.' He has converted 49 of 54 save opportunities over his first two seasons, a 91% success rate.
Mike graduated St. Raymond High School (NY) and attended Oklahoma State."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
BRAD AUSMUS
"Ausmus played at Class-A Prince William in 1990 and hit .236 with 12 doubles, two triples and 27 RBIs over 107 games. His .993 fielding percentage led Carolina League catchers. He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Selected by the Yankees as the 48th round pick in the June 1987 free agent draft, Ausmus was signed by Yankee scout Paul Turco. In 1988, his first season of professional baseball, Brad played at Sarasota and hit .256 over 43 games. He led Gulf Coast League catchers in games (43), total chances (434), putouts (378) and assists (47). After playing two games at Oneonta in '88, he hit .261 in 52 games there in 1989.
Brad attends Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire in the off-season. In June 1987, he graduated from Chesire High School, where he played baseball and basketball."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
SCOTT KAMIENIECKI
"Scott spent 1990 at AA Albany-Colonie and had a nearly identical season to the one he had in there 1989. He posted a 10-9 record with a 3.20 ERA, appeared in 22 games (21 starts) and had three complete games and a shutout. He allowed just 113 hits in 132.0 innings while leading the club in both walks (61) [1.32 WHIP] and strikeouts (99).
He had a strong April going 2-1 with a 0.90 ERA (20.2 IP, 2 ER) while allowing only 10 hits. In his final six starts of the season, Scott was 3-2 with a 1.70 ERA (42.1 IP, 8 ER). He pitched once in the postseason, taking the loss (7.0 IP, 3 ER). He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Scott spent the 1989 season with Albany-Colonie. He compiled a 10-9 record with a 3.70 ERA (151.0 IP, 62 ER) in 24 appearances (23 starts). Scott led the Eastern League with 140 strikeouts, and his average of 8.34 K/9 IP ranked second-best in the league. He tied for third on the club with six complete games, second with three shutouts and was one of four Albany-Colonie pitchers with at least 10 wins in '89.
He was drafted by the Yankees in the 14th round of the June 1986 free agent draft, having also been drafted by Milwaukee (1985) and Detroit (1982). He was signed by Yankee scout Dick Groch.
Scott began the 1987 season with Albany-Colonie, going 1-3 with a 5.35 ERA in 10 games (7 GS), and finished the season with Class-A Prince William where he compiled a 9-5 record with a 4.17 ERA in 19 starts (1 CG). Scott fanned 84 batters in 112.1 innings and was named to the Carolina League All-Star team.
He split the 1988 season with Prince William and Class-A Ft. Lauderdale. He was 6-7 (4.40 ERA) with the Cannons in 15 starts (two shutouts). Scott tied for the Carolina League lead with seven complete games and was the league leader among starting pitchers with a .220 batting average against. He was promoted to Ft. Lauderdale where was 3-6 with a 3.62 ERA in 12 appearances (11 GS, 1 CG, 1 SHO) and fanned 51 batters in 77.0 innings.
Scott earned a B.A. in physical education from the University of Michigan where he played baseball. He was a four-year letterman and was named to the All-Big Ten first team (1984), Academic All-Big Ten first team (1986) and Pre-Season All-American team (1985).
Scott attended Redford St. Mary's High School in Detroit and played baseball and football. Originally a shortstop, he played Babe Ruth ball and Little League in Detroit."
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MARK LEITER
"Leiter had two stints with the 1990 Yankees and was used as both a starter and a reliever. He began the season with Columbus and had his contract purchased on July 23.
At the time of his promotion, Leiter was 7-3 with a save and a 3.64 ERA (94.0 IP, 38 ER) over 25 games (9 GS). He had pitched a shutout, allowed 90 hits and 15 walks [1.12 WHIP] and had fanned 95 batters, a 6.3/1 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He was 3-0 with a save and a 2.60 ERA in relief and as a starter was 4-3 with a 4.25 ERA. Mark earned International League Pitcher of the Week honors for June 10-16, going 2-0 with a 1.13 ERA.
He made his major league debut in relief on July 24 at Texas. He came in to face Pete Incaviglia in the seventh inning with two out and the bases loaded and induced a popup to end the inning. Mark earned his first major league win in his first start on July 31 against Detroit. He pitched 7.1 innings in a 10-4 Yankee win, allowing eight hits and four runs with all four runs coming on two-run homers by Lloyd Moseby and Travis Fryman. He made one more relief appearance on August 4 against Cleveland (0.2 IP, 5 ER) before being optioned to Columbus on August 6. He had a 10.24 ERA (9.2 IP, 11 ER) in his first four games as a Yankee.
Mark was recalled on September 9 and at the time of the recall had started five games for Columbus and was 2-1 with a 3.45 ERA (28.2 IP, 11 ER). He ended the season in New York appearing in four games (two starts) with a 4.86 ERA (16.2 IP, 9 ER) in those games.
Overall, Mark was 1-1 for the Yankees with a 6.84 ERA (26.1 IP, 20 ER) in eight appearances (3 GS). He allowed 33 hits, nine walks [1.60 WHIP] and struck out 21 while allowing five home runs. As a starter he was 1-0 with a 3.83 ERA (18.1 IP) in three starts, and in relief he was 0-1 with a 13.50 ERA (8.0 IP); he retired five of six inherited runners and retired the first batter he faced upon entering the fame three times out of five.
At Columbus overall, Leiter was 9-4 with a save and a 3.60 ERA (122.2 IP). He was 3-0 with a save and a 2.60 ERA (34.2 IP, 10 ER) in 16 relief outings, 6-4 with a 3.99 ERA (88.0 IP, 39 ER) in 14 games started.
He signed a contract for the 1991 season. He was signed by the Yankees as a free agent on September 29, 1988 after he was released by the Baltimore Orioles on June 13. He was signed by Yankee vice-president George Bradley and was recommended by Yankee scout Joe DiCarlo.
Leiter began the '89 season at Class-A Ft Lauderdale where he went 2-2 with a 1.53 ERA (35.1 IP, 6 ER) and 22 strikeouts in six games (4 GS), including a complete game. Promoted to AAA Columbus on May 9, he went 9-6 with a 5.00 ERA (90.0 IP, 50 ER) in 22 appearances while fanning 70 batters. He had the fifth-best strikeout average (8.61 K/9.0 IP) among International League relievers.
Leiter was the Orioles 4th round pick in the January 1983 draft. He began his pro career in 1983 with Bluefield (Rookie League) exclusively as a starter, making six appearances (2 CG). He fanned 35 batters over 36.2 innings (8.59 K/9.0 IP). Mark was promoted to Hagerstown where he went 1-5 with a7.25 ERA in eight starts (36.0 IP).
He spent the entire 1984 season at Hagerstown, compiling an 8-13 record with a 5.62 ERA in 27 games (24 GS). He threw five complete games and registered a shutout while striking out 105 over 139.1 innings.
Mark split the 1985 season with Hagerstown and AA Charlotte. He was 2-8 (3.46 ERA) at Hagerstown in 34 appearances (6 GS, 1 CG), earned eight saves in 28 relief outings, and fanned 82 batters over 83.1 innings (8.66 K/9 IP). He was promoted to Charlotte and made five appearances (all relief), going 0-1 with a 1.50 ERA, earned a save and fanned eight batters in six innings. At Charlotte, he led the league's pitchers in double plays.
He spent the 1986-88 seasons on the disabled list with right shoulder problems and underwent three operations in a 17-month period. The first came in June 1986 when Mark had arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder. In November of 1986 he again underwent right shoulder surgery, and in November of 1987 had a second arthroscopic procedure on his right shoulder.
Mark is the brother of Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Al Leiter. He pitched with his brother Kurt for Hagerstown in 1984."
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JEFF LIVESEY
"Livesey spent a majority of the 1990 season at Class-A Ft. Lauderdale, hitting .176 (26-for-148) with four home runs and 15 RBIs over 45 games. Promoted to AA Albany for nine games at the end of the season, he hit .158 (3-for-19). Overall, Jeff appeared in 51 of his 54 games as a catcher. He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Selected by the Yankees in the 13th round of the June 1988 free agent draft, 1988 was his first year of pro ball. Livesey appeared in 37 games for Class-A Oneonta and hit .222 (28-for-126) with two home runs. He played in nine games at Ft. Lauderdale and hit .200 (5-for-25).
In 1989, Jeff hit .203 (40-for-197) with two home runs and 17 RBIs in 70 games for Class-A Prince William. He was used exclusively as a catcher.
Jeff attended Auburn University. He is the son of Yankee Scouting Coordinator Bill Livesey."
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KEVIN MMAHAT
"Mmahat spent his first full season at AAA in 1990. For Columbus he posted an 11-5 record with a 3.76 ERA over 20 starts. He gave up five home runs, allowed 98 hits and struck out 81 batters over 115.0 innings. The 11 wins were the most he has posted in a single season.
He started out slow and had an outstanding June for the Clippers. Mmahat went 4-3 with a 4.01 ERA in April and May, then went 5-0 with a 2.43 ERA in June. He was 0-2, 4.76 in July, but 2-0, 2.14 in August. He had his best success against the Richmond Braves, going 4-0 with a 1.96 ERA during the season. Mmahat started one game in the International League playoffs and was charged with the loss.
After the season he underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder. The surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews at the Alabama Sports Medical Clinic in Birmingham. The post-surgery rehabilitation was supervised by Andrews at the Healthsouth Medical Center in New Orleans. Mmahat signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Mmahat was one of three Yankees to start the 1989 season with AA Albany-Colonie and make the major league roster. The big left-hander posted a 5-1 record with a 1.58 ERA in eight starts at Albany, including a shutout, and over 51.1 innings allowed 35 hits, 11 runs (9 ER), walked 19 [1.05 WHIP], fanned 48 batters and did not allow a home run.
He was promoted to Columbus on May 29 and over 82.0 innings allowed 70 hits, 44 runs (35 ER), walked 49 batters [1.45 WHIP] and fanned 50. Mmahat allowed three home runs, or one every 27.1 innings pitched, and combined with Albany allowed an average of one every 44.1 innings.
Mmahat was recalled by the Yankees on September 2 and at the time of his recall was 3-4 with a 3.84 ERA in 15 starts at Columbus. He made his major league debut on September 9 at Oakland. He came in to face Mark McGwire with two men on base and struck him out [called third strike]. Mmahat's second appearance came on September 21 against Milwaukee in the second game of a twin-bill: after going 3.1 innings, he hit Charlie O'Brien with a pitch and was immediately ejected from the game (one of four players ejected).
On September 25 at Boston, he made his starting debut, the 16th Yankee pitcher to start a game in 1989. He lasted just 1.2 innings, allowing five runs (all earned) on four hits including a three-run homer by Dwight Evans. Mmahat's only other start came on October 1 against Detroit on the final day of the season; he pitched two innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits.
Mmahat was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 31st round of the June 1987 free agent draft and was signed by Doug Gassoway. He spent the season with the Rangers' Rookie League club at Sarasota where he compiled a 3-3 record with a 3.21 ERA in 12 games (12 GS, 1 CG). Mmahat led the Gulf Coast League in strikeouts with 60 in 53.1 innings (10.1 K/9 IP).
The Yankees purchased his contract from the Texas organization on June 20, 1988. He began with New York's Class-A affiliate at Ft. Lauderdale and was used primarily as a starter. Mmahat was 7-7 with a 4.13 ERA (102.1 IP, 47 ER) in 17 appearances (16 starts) and had three complete games, 78 strikeouts and 57 walks. He tied for the lead in fielding percentage (1.000) among Florida State League pitchers. He was promoted to Albany where he made six appearances (all starts) and was 2-3 with a 3.99 ERA, fanning 32 batters over 38.1 innings.
Mmahat is of French/Turkish ancestry resulting in the double-consonant in his last name, which is pronounced 'Mam-a-hat.' At Tulane University he played baseball with Wally Whitehurst and Gene Harris and against Greg Swindell and Deion Sanders. He graduated from Grace King (LA) High School where he played baseball (against the Giants' Will Clark), football, basketball, track, tennis and golf. Mmahat played Babe Ruth and Little League ball in New Orleans. His nickname came from his high school football coach who could not pronounce 'Mmahat' so he shortened it to 'Hat.' "
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VAN SNIDER
"Snider spent the entire 1990 season with the Columbus Clippers. He hit .235 with 15 home runs and 49 RBIs over 127 games. He played 121 games in the outfield and made only three errors while getting credit for seven assists.
A consistent power threat, he averaged one home run every 27.3 at-bats, slightly better than his career average of 27.6 entering the season. Snider now has 138 career minor league home runs, an average of 15 per season.
After a slow start last year, he batted .294 (25-for-85) in July. He followed that with six home runs and 19 RBIs in August to end his season on a good note. Van shined in postseason play, hitting .385 with a home run, three RBIs and two stolen bases.
He spent the off-season with Magallanes of the Venezuelan League. In 50 games, he hit .269 (53-for-197) with six home runs and 30 RBIs. He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Snider spent the majority of the 1989 season with the Reds' AAA affiliate Nashville. With the Sounds, he hit .222 with 17 doubles, nine triples, 12 home runs and 64 RBIs, playing in 119 games, and was 7-for-7 in stolen base attempts. Snider led the club in triples, RBIs and strikeouts (117), was third in at-bats (442) and fourth in games played.
He had two brief stints with Cincinnati: from June 12-22 (1-for-3, .333) and from July 22-30 (0-for-4), combining to go 1-for-7 in the big leagues. Van captured American Association Batter of the Week honors from July 9-15, hitting .400 (8-for-20) with three home runs and seven RBIs. He had a streaky August and hit only .231 (28-for-121) but had five home runs, 17 RBIs and a season best eight-game hitting streak (August 3-10), going 13-33 (.394) as opposed 15-for-88 (.170) the rest of the month.
Van did not hit a home run in his first 132 at-bats, then hit 12 from May 22 on. He had one multi-homer game (July 14 at Buffalo) and 10 of his 12 circuit clouts came off right-handed pitching, with eight of his 12 coming at home. Van had 22 multi-hit games and 17 multi-RBI games.
He was traded to the Yankees from the Reds along with pitcher Tim Leary in December 1989 in exchange for first baseman Hal Morris and pitcher Rodney Imes.
Snider was signed in November 1981 as an undrafted free agent by the Kansas City Royals organization, where he spent his first six professional seasons. He led his league in fielding and/or assists in three of those six seasons (Pioneer League in 1982, Southern League in 1984 and 1986).
In 1982 with Butte, Van was fourth in the Pioneer League with 53 RBIs and was fourth again in 1983 with 94 for Charleston in the South Atlantic League. After 132 games at Memphis in 1984, he missed half the 1985 season with a broken left thumb and at Memphis in 1986 had 26 homers (fourth in the Southern League) and 81 RBIs.
Van was traded to the Cincinnati Reds organization for pitcher Jeff Montgomery on February 15, 1988. He made a good first impression at Nashville, earning team MVP honors and a spot on the American Association All-Star team. He led the league with 23 homers, was second with 152 hits and fourth with a .493 slugging percentage. Baseball America gave Van its Star of Stars award for the top overall statistics in the league and named him one of the league's top ten prospects. He was Player of the Week (August 7-13) when he hit .429 with two home runs, seven RBIs and eight runs scored. During an 11-game September trial with Cincinnati, Van recorded his first major league hit off Greg Harris of San Diego on September 19 and his first major league homer off Rich Reuschel on September 21.
Van is a 1981 graduate of Shades Valley High School where he played against future major leaguers Jeff Brantley, Jay Tibbs and Dana Williams. He also played Little League ball.
Van enjoys watching motorcycle racing and basketball. The most dramatic moment he ever witnessed: Tom Browning's perfect game while a member of the Reds."
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Tied for Pioneer League lead in double plays by an outfielder (2), 1982.
Led Southern League outfielders in double plays (7), 1983.
Tied for Southern League lead in intentional walks (9), 1986.
Led American Association in total bases (259), 1988.
Tied for American Association lead in intentional walks (9), 1988.
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ANDY STANKIEWICZ
"Andy spent the entire 1990 season with the Columbus Clippers, his first full season at AAA. He hit .229 (142-for-446) with 48 RBIs and 25 stolen bases in 32 attempts. He was among the club leaders in several categories: second in games (135), at-bats (446) and walks (71) and third in stolen bases. He was named Clipper of the Month for April when he hit .304 with 14 RBIs.
He split time between second base (73 games) and shortstop (68 games). An outstanding defensive player, Andy made only 10 errors in 646 chances, a .984 fielding percentage; he made only two errors at second base all year (.994).
He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Andy was the Yankees' 12th round pick in the regular phase of the June 1986 free agent draft. He was signed by Yankee scout Orrin Freeman. He played 59 games with the Class-A Oneonta Yankees, where he batted .296 with eight doubles and 17 RBIs.
Spending the entire 1987 season at Class-A Ft. Lauderdale, Andy hit .307 in 119 games with 26 stolen bases, 18 doubles, seven triples, two home runs and 47 RBIs. He was named to the Florida State League All-Star team.
Andy started the 1988 season with the AA Albany-Colonie Yankees and was promoted to Columbus. With Albany, he hit .268 over 109 games with 20 doubles, two triples, a homer, 34 RBIs and 15 stolen bases and was named to the Eastern League All-Star team.
Andy spent the 1989 season with Albany and was named to the Eastern League All-Star team. He hit .267 over 133 games and led the Eastern League in runs (74), stolen bases (41) and sacrifice flies (11), was second in at-bats (498), third in hits (133) and tied for third in doubles (26).
Among second basemen, Andy led the league in games (133), total chances (615), putouts (242), assists (369) and double plays (85). He had a streak of 93 errorless games which was snapped on July 23 against Harrisburg.
Andy attended Pepperdine University in California. In 1982 he graduated from St. Paul High School (CA) where he played baseball, basketball and football."
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Led Eastern League in runs (74), 1989.
Led Eastern League in stolen bases (41), 1989.
Led Eastern League in sacrifice flies (11), 1989.
Named to Eastern League All-Star team, 1989.
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Mike was the Yankees' 13th round pick in the June 1989 free agent draft. He was signed by Yankee scout Dick Tidrow and in 1989 pitched for Oneonta of the New York-Penn League. He made 28 appearances in relief, notching a league leading 19 saves while also leading the circuit with 26 games finished. Mike had a 2-0 record with a 1.67 ERA, allowing only 23 hits in 37.2 innings while striking out 66 (15.8/9.0 IP). He was named to the New York-Penn League All-Star team and named the 1989 New York-Penn League's 'Star of Stars.' He has converted 49 of 54 save opportunities over his first two seasons, a 91% success rate.
Mike graduated St. Raymond High School (NY) and attended Oklahoma State."
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BRAD AUSMUS
"Ausmus played at Class-A Prince William in 1990 and hit .236 with 12 doubles, two triples and 27 RBIs over 107 games. His .993 fielding percentage led Carolina League catchers. He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Selected by the Yankees as the 48th round pick in the June 1987 free agent draft, Ausmus was signed by Yankee scout Paul Turco. In 1988, his first season of professional baseball, Brad played at Sarasota and hit .256 over 43 games. He led Gulf Coast League catchers in games (43), total chances (434), putouts (378) and assists (47). After playing two games at Oneonta in '88, he hit .261 in 52 games there in 1989.
Brad attends Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire in the off-season. In June 1987, he graduated from Chesire High School, where he played baseball and basketball."
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SCOTT KAMIENIECKI
"Scott spent 1990 at AA Albany-Colonie and had a nearly identical season to the one he had in there 1989. He posted a 10-9 record with a 3.20 ERA, appeared in 22 games (21 starts) and had three complete games and a shutout. He allowed just 113 hits in 132.0 innings while leading the club in both walks (61) [1.32 WHIP] and strikeouts (99).
He had a strong April going 2-1 with a 0.90 ERA (20.2 IP, 2 ER) while allowing only 10 hits. In his final six starts of the season, Scott was 3-2 with a 1.70 ERA (42.1 IP, 8 ER). He pitched once in the postseason, taking the loss (7.0 IP, 3 ER). He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Scott spent the 1989 season with Albany-Colonie. He compiled a 10-9 record with a 3.70 ERA (151.0 IP, 62 ER) in 24 appearances (23 starts). Scott led the Eastern League with 140 strikeouts, and his average of 8.34 K/9 IP ranked second-best in the league. He tied for third on the club with six complete games, second with three shutouts and was one of four Albany-Colonie pitchers with at least 10 wins in '89.
He was drafted by the Yankees in the 14th round of the June 1986 free agent draft, having also been drafted by Milwaukee (1985) and Detroit (1982). He was signed by Yankee scout Dick Groch.
Scott began the 1987 season with Albany-Colonie, going 1-3 with a 5.35 ERA in 10 games (7 GS), and finished the season with Class-A Prince William where he compiled a 9-5 record with a 4.17 ERA in 19 starts (1 CG). Scott fanned 84 batters in 112.1 innings and was named to the Carolina League All-Star team.
He split the 1988 season with Prince William and Class-A Ft. Lauderdale. He was 6-7 (4.40 ERA) with the Cannons in 15 starts (two shutouts). Scott tied for the Carolina League lead with seven complete games and was the league leader among starting pitchers with a .220 batting average against. He was promoted to Ft. Lauderdale where was 3-6 with a 3.62 ERA in 12 appearances (11 GS, 1 CG, 1 SHO) and fanned 51 batters in 77.0 innings.
Scott earned a B.A. in physical education from the University of Michigan where he played baseball. He was a four-year letterman and was named to the All-Big Ten first team (1984), Academic All-Big Ten first team (1986) and Pre-Season All-American team (1985).
Scott attended Redford St. Mary's High School in Detroit and played baseball and football. Originally a shortstop, he played Babe Ruth ball and Little League in Detroit."
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MARK LEITER
"Leiter had two stints with the 1990 Yankees and was used as both a starter and a reliever. He began the season with Columbus and had his contract purchased on July 23.
At the time of his promotion, Leiter was 7-3 with a save and a 3.64 ERA (94.0 IP, 38 ER) over 25 games (9 GS). He had pitched a shutout, allowed 90 hits and 15 walks [1.12 WHIP] and had fanned 95 batters, a 6.3/1 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He was 3-0 with a save and a 2.60 ERA in relief and as a starter was 4-3 with a 4.25 ERA. Mark earned International League Pitcher of the Week honors for June 10-16, going 2-0 with a 1.13 ERA.
He made his major league debut in relief on July 24 at Texas. He came in to face Pete Incaviglia in the seventh inning with two out and the bases loaded and induced a popup to end the inning. Mark earned his first major league win in his first start on July 31 against Detroit. He pitched 7.1 innings in a 10-4 Yankee win, allowing eight hits and four runs with all four runs coming on two-run homers by Lloyd Moseby and Travis Fryman. He made one more relief appearance on August 4 against Cleveland (0.2 IP, 5 ER) before being optioned to Columbus on August 6. He had a 10.24 ERA (9.2 IP, 11 ER) in his first four games as a Yankee.
Mark was recalled on September 9 and at the time of the recall had started five games for Columbus and was 2-1 with a 3.45 ERA (28.2 IP, 11 ER). He ended the season in New York appearing in four games (two starts) with a 4.86 ERA (16.2 IP, 9 ER) in those games.
Overall, Mark was 1-1 for the Yankees with a 6.84 ERA (26.1 IP, 20 ER) in eight appearances (3 GS). He allowed 33 hits, nine walks [1.60 WHIP] and struck out 21 while allowing five home runs. As a starter he was 1-0 with a 3.83 ERA (18.1 IP) in three starts, and in relief he was 0-1 with a 13.50 ERA (8.0 IP); he retired five of six inherited runners and retired the first batter he faced upon entering the fame three times out of five.
At Columbus overall, Leiter was 9-4 with a save and a 3.60 ERA (122.2 IP). He was 3-0 with a save and a 2.60 ERA (34.2 IP, 10 ER) in 16 relief outings, 6-4 with a 3.99 ERA (88.0 IP, 39 ER) in 14 games started.
He signed a contract for the 1991 season. He was signed by the Yankees as a free agent on September 29, 1988 after he was released by the Baltimore Orioles on June 13. He was signed by Yankee vice-president George Bradley and was recommended by Yankee scout Joe DiCarlo.
Leiter began the '89 season at Class-A Ft Lauderdale where he went 2-2 with a 1.53 ERA (35.1 IP, 6 ER) and 22 strikeouts in six games (4 GS), including a complete game. Promoted to AAA Columbus on May 9, he went 9-6 with a 5.00 ERA (90.0 IP, 50 ER) in 22 appearances while fanning 70 batters. He had the fifth-best strikeout average (8.61 K/9.0 IP) among International League relievers.
Leiter was the Orioles 4th round pick in the January 1983 draft. He began his pro career in 1983 with Bluefield (Rookie League) exclusively as a starter, making six appearances (2 CG). He fanned 35 batters over 36.2 innings (8.59 K/9.0 IP). Mark was promoted to Hagerstown where he went 1-5 with a7.25 ERA in eight starts (36.0 IP).
He spent the entire 1984 season at Hagerstown, compiling an 8-13 record with a 5.62 ERA in 27 games (24 GS). He threw five complete games and registered a shutout while striking out 105 over 139.1 innings.
Mark split the 1985 season with Hagerstown and AA Charlotte. He was 2-8 (3.46 ERA) at Hagerstown in 34 appearances (6 GS, 1 CG), earned eight saves in 28 relief outings, and fanned 82 batters over 83.1 innings (8.66 K/9 IP). He was promoted to Charlotte and made five appearances (all relief), going 0-1 with a 1.50 ERA, earned a save and fanned eight batters in six innings. At Charlotte, he led the league's pitchers in double plays.
He spent the 1986-88 seasons on the disabled list with right shoulder problems and underwent three operations in a 17-month period. The first came in June 1986 when Mark had arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder. In November of 1986 he again underwent right shoulder surgery, and in November of 1987 had a second arthroscopic procedure on his right shoulder.
Mark is the brother of Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Al Leiter. He pitched with his brother Kurt for Hagerstown in 1984."
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JEFF LIVESEY
"Livesey spent a majority of the 1990 season at Class-A Ft. Lauderdale, hitting .176 (26-for-148) with four home runs and 15 RBIs over 45 games. Promoted to AA Albany for nine games at the end of the season, he hit .158 (3-for-19). Overall, Jeff appeared in 51 of his 54 games as a catcher. He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Selected by the Yankees in the 13th round of the June 1988 free agent draft, 1988 was his first year of pro ball. Livesey appeared in 37 games for Class-A Oneonta and hit .222 (28-for-126) with two home runs. He played in nine games at Ft. Lauderdale and hit .200 (5-for-25).
In 1989, Jeff hit .203 (40-for-197) with two home runs and 17 RBIs in 70 games for Class-A Prince William. He was used exclusively as a catcher.
Jeff attended Auburn University. He is the son of Yankee Scouting Coordinator Bill Livesey."
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KEVIN MMAHAT
"Mmahat spent his first full season at AAA in 1990. For Columbus he posted an 11-5 record with a 3.76 ERA over 20 starts. He gave up five home runs, allowed 98 hits and struck out 81 batters over 115.0 innings. The 11 wins were the most he has posted in a single season.
He started out slow and had an outstanding June for the Clippers. Mmahat went 4-3 with a 4.01 ERA in April and May, then went 5-0 with a 2.43 ERA in June. He was 0-2, 4.76 in July, but 2-0, 2.14 in August. He had his best success against the Richmond Braves, going 4-0 with a 1.96 ERA during the season. Mmahat started one game in the International League playoffs and was charged with the loss.
After the season he underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder. The surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews at the Alabama Sports Medical Clinic in Birmingham. The post-surgery rehabilitation was supervised by Andrews at the Healthsouth Medical Center in New Orleans. Mmahat signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Mmahat was one of three Yankees to start the 1989 season with AA Albany-Colonie and make the major league roster. The big left-hander posted a 5-1 record with a 1.58 ERA in eight starts at Albany, including a shutout, and over 51.1 innings allowed 35 hits, 11 runs (9 ER), walked 19 [1.05 WHIP], fanned 48 batters and did not allow a home run.
He was promoted to Columbus on May 29 and over 82.0 innings allowed 70 hits, 44 runs (35 ER), walked 49 batters [1.45 WHIP] and fanned 50. Mmahat allowed three home runs, or one every 27.1 innings pitched, and combined with Albany allowed an average of one every 44.1 innings.
Mmahat was recalled by the Yankees on September 2 and at the time of his recall was 3-4 with a 3.84 ERA in 15 starts at Columbus. He made his major league debut on September 9 at Oakland. He came in to face Mark McGwire with two men on base and struck him out [called third strike]. Mmahat's second appearance came on September 21 against Milwaukee in the second game of a twin-bill: after going 3.1 innings, he hit Charlie O'Brien with a pitch and was immediately ejected from the game (one of four players ejected).
On September 25 at Boston, he made his starting debut, the 16th Yankee pitcher to start a game in 1989. He lasted just 1.2 innings, allowing five runs (all earned) on four hits including a three-run homer by Dwight Evans. Mmahat's only other start came on October 1 against Detroit on the final day of the season; he pitched two innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits.
Mmahat was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 31st round of the June 1987 free agent draft and was signed by Doug Gassoway. He spent the season with the Rangers' Rookie League club at Sarasota where he compiled a 3-3 record with a 3.21 ERA in 12 games (12 GS, 1 CG). Mmahat led the Gulf Coast League in strikeouts with 60 in 53.1 innings (10.1 K/9 IP).
The Yankees purchased his contract from the Texas organization on June 20, 1988. He began with New York's Class-A affiliate at Ft. Lauderdale and was used primarily as a starter. Mmahat was 7-7 with a 4.13 ERA (102.1 IP, 47 ER) in 17 appearances (16 starts) and had three complete games, 78 strikeouts and 57 walks. He tied for the lead in fielding percentage (1.000) among Florida State League pitchers. He was promoted to Albany where he made six appearances (all starts) and was 2-3 with a 3.99 ERA, fanning 32 batters over 38.1 innings.
Mmahat is of French/Turkish ancestry resulting in the double-consonant in his last name, which is pronounced 'Mam-a-hat.' At Tulane University he played baseball with Wally Whitehurst and Gene Harris and against Greg Swindell and Deion Sanders. He graduated from Grace King (LA) High School where he played baseball (against the Giants' Will Clark), football, basketball, track, tennis and golf. Mmahat played Babe Ruth and Little League ball in New Orleans. His nickname came from his high school football coach who could not pronounce 'Mmahat' so he shortened it to 'Hat.' "
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VAN SNIDER
"Snider spent the entire 1990 season with the Columbus Clippers. He hit .235 with 15 home runs and 49 RBIs over 127 games. He played 121 games in the outfield and made only three errors while getting credit for seven assists.
A consistent power threat, he averaged one home run every 27.3 at-bats, slightly better than his career average of 27.6 entering the season. Snider now has 138 career minor league home runs, an average of 15 per season.
After a slow start last year, he batted .294 (25-for-85) in July. He followed that with six home runs and 19 RBIs in August to end his season on a good note. Van shined in postseason play, hitting .385 with a home run, three RBIs and two stolen bases.
He spent the off-season with Magallanes of the Venezuelan League. In 50 games, he hit .269 (53-for-197) with six home runs and 30 RBIs. He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Snider spent the majority of the 1989 season with the Reds' AAA affiliate Nashville. With the Sounds, he hit .222 with 17 doubles, nine triples, 12 home runs and 64 RBIs, playing in 119 games, and was 7-for-7 in stolen base attempts. Snider led the club in triples, RBIs and strikeouts (117), was third in at-bats (442) and fourth in games played.
He had two brief stints with Cincinnati: from June 12-22 (1-for-3, .333) and from July 22-30 (0-for-4), combining to go 1-for-7 in the big leagues. Van captured American Association Batter of the Week honors from July 9-15, hitting .400 (8-for-20) with three home runs and seven RBIs. He had a streaky August and hit only .231 (28-for-121) but had five home runs, 17 RBIs and a season best eight-game hitting streak (August 3-10), going 13-33 (.394) as opposed 15-for-88 (.170) the rest of the month.
Van did not hit a home run in his first 132 at-bats, then hit 12 from May 22 on. He had one multi-homer game (July 14 at Buffalo) and 10 of his 12 circuit clouts came off right-handed pitching, with eight of his 12 coming at home. Van had 22 multi-hit games and 17 multi-RBI games.
He was traded to the Yankees from the Reds along with pitcher Tim Leary in December 1989 in exchange for first baseman Hal Morris and pitcher Rodney Imes.
Snider was signed in November 1981 as an undrafted free agent by the Kansas City Royals organization, where he spent his first six professional seasons. He led his league in fielding and/or assists in three of those six seasons (Pioneer League in 1982, Southern League in 1984 and 1986).
In 1982 with Butte, Van was fourth in the Pioneer League with 53 RBIs and was fourth again in 1983 with 94 for Charleston in the South Atlantic League. After 132 games at Memphis in 1984, he missed half the 1985 season with a broken left thumb and at Memphis in 1986 had 26 homers (fourth in the Southern League) and 81 RBIs.
Van was traded to the Cincinnati Reds organization for pitcher Jeff Montgomery on February 15, 1988. He made a good first impression at Nashville, earning team MVP honors and a spot on the American Association All-Star team. He led the league with 23 homers, was second with 152 hits and fourth with a .493 slugging percentage. Baseball America gave Van its Star of Stars award for the top overall statistics in the league and named him one of the league's top ten prospects. He was Player of the Week (August 7-13) when he hit .429 with two home runs, seven RBIs and eight runs scored. During an 11-game September trial with Cincinnati, Van recorded his first major league hit off Greg Harris of San Diego on September 19 and his first major league homer off Rich Reuschel on September 21.
Van is a 1981 graduate of Shades Valley High School where he played against future major leaguers Jeff Brantley, Jay Tibbs and Dana Williams. He also played Little League ball.
Van enjoys watching motorcycle racing and basketball. The most dramatic moment he ever witnessed: Tom Browning's perfect game while a member of the Reds."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
Tied for Pioneer League lead in double plays by an outfielder (2), 1982.
Led Southern League outfielders in double plays (7), 1983.
Tied for Southern League lead in intentional walks (9), 1986.
Led American Association in total bases (259), 1988.
Tied for American Association lead in intentional walks (9), 1988.
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
ANDY STANKIEWICZ
"Andy spent the entire 1990 season with the Columbus Clippers, his first full season at AAA. He hit .229 (142-for-446) with 48 RBIs and 25 stolen bases in 32 attempts. He was among the club leaders in several categories: second in games (135), at-bats (446) and walks (71) and third in stolen bases. He was named Clipper of the Month for April when he hit .304 with 14 RBIs.
He split time between second base (73 games) and shortstop (68 games). An outstanding defensive player, Andy made only 10 errors in 646 chances, a .984 fielding percentage; he made only two errors at second base all year (.994).
He signed a contract for the 1991 season.
Andy was the Yankees' 12th round pick in the regular phase of the June 1986 free agent draft. He was signed by Yankee scout Orrin Freeman. He played 59 games with the Class-A Oneonta Yankees, where he batted .296 with eight doubles and 17 RBIs.
Spending the entire 1987 season at Class-A Ft. Lauderdale, Andy hit .307 in 119 games with 26 stolen bases, 18 doubles, seven triples, two home runs and 47 RBIs. He was named to the Florida State League All-Star team.
Andy started the 1988 season with the AA Albany-Colonie Yankees and was promoted to Columbus. With Albany, he hit .268 over 109 games with 20 doubles, two triples, a homer, 34 RBIs and 15 stolen bases and was named to the Eastern League All-Star team.
Andy spent the 1989 season with Albany and was named to the Eastern League All-Star team. He hit .267 over 133 games and led the Eastern League in runs (74), stolen bases (41) and sacrifice flies (11), was second in at-bats (498), third in hits (133) and tied for third in doubles (26).
Among second basemen, Andy led the league in games (133), total chances (615), putouts (242), assists (369) and double plays (85). He had a streak of 93 errorless games which was snapped on July 23 against Harrisburg.
Andy attended Pepperdine University in California. In 1982 he graduated from St. Paul High School (CA) where he played baseball, basketball and football."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
Led Eastern League in runs (74), 1989.
Led Eastern League in stolen bases (41), 1989.
Led Eastern League in sacrifice flies (11), 1989.
Named to Eastern League All-Star team, 1989.
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
