23. Phillip Hughes, P, New York Yankees
Hughes was drafted 22nd overall by the Yankees in 2004. He currently is ranked #1 in the Yankees system, and was viewed as the poster boy of the Yankees' new focus on developing minor league talent. Last year in the minors Hughes struck out 168 batters and allowed just a .179 BAA. Hughes had just a .189 BAA in two major league starts this season, and he is currently on the disabled list. Scouts rave about Hughes, who has the talent to be an all star for years to come. Hughes has three major league plus pitches, and it is his third pitch, his changeup, which scouts say could end up being his best pitch. We'll no doubt be discussing a changeup as well tomorrow.
