The Book on Andrew Brackman

Prospect Info

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Andrew Brackman
Born 12/4/1985
RHP, NYY

Brackman was drafted out of high school by the Yankees as the last pick of 2007's first round, signed to a major-league contract, and promptly sent for Tommy John surgery to replace the ligament in his throwing elbow. Whether this is a setback or just a step along the road to producing an even more dominant pitcher is anyone's guess, but Brackman, who has yet to throw a professional pitch, is certainly an interesting prospect. Standing almost seven feet tall, tipping the scales at 245 and bringing a fastball that impressed the Yankees enough to take a huge chance on him, Brackman is a textbook example of a signing for potential.

He won't pitch in 2008, but he's a fascinating long-term story to watch.

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Player Updates and Notes

The Yankees put Brackman, who's carrying a major league contract, back onto the 60-day DL today. The imposing Brackman will be working his way back from TJ surgery all summer.

3/22/2008 by KDaddy

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