Spring training often serves as a proving ground for rising stars to showcase their talents alongside seasoned veterans. For the New York Yankees, one young pitcher is making waves, and even ace Gerrit Cole is taking notice.
Enter Carlos Lagrange, the hard-throwing right-hander whose velocity has become the talk of the camp. Cole's reaction to Lagrange's fastball, which consistently hits triple digits, says it all: “It’s like, silly. I’ve never seen anything like it,” Cole remarked, clearly impressed by the young pitcher’s arm strength.
Lagrange’s potential is generating significant buzz within the Yankees organization. His ability to hit 100-plus MPH on the radar gun has positioned him as one of the most exciting pitching prospects around. Despite being early in his career, his raw talent is undeniable.
Facing the pressure of his first big league camp, Lagrange is pitching in front of established veterans and team leaders. It’s a challenging environment for any newcomer, but one that offers invaluable experience.
“He’s young. OK, I get that,” Cole acknowledged.
“It’s his first big league camp. I get that.
[Manager Aaron Boone] is there and the big guys are in the box. I know he’s been going for a while and he’s in good shape.
All these things add up to supporting it, and OK, I can see how this guy throws really hard.”
Lagrange is certainly a name to watch as he continues to develop and refine his game. If he can harness his impressive velocity and translate it into consistent performance, the Yankees might just have a future star on their hands.