Between the free agent market and the trade market, the New York Yankees are rebuilding their empire. Still, the club should also consider their upcoming grass-roots players who could add great value to their roster. One of those prospects is left-handed pitcher Brock Selvidge.
Right-handed pitchers Clayton Beeter and Will Warren, and outfielder Jasson Dominguez are all prospects to watch. Although these individuals have made their major league debuts, the anticipation for a more fruitful season is upon us. Selvidge would make good company amongst the three.
At present, Selvidge is ranked seventh in the Yankees farm system per MLB.com. His expected year of arrival in the big leagues is 2026. However, a fast track to 2025 is quite possible.
The Background of Yankees Prospect Brock Selvidge
Selvidge is a left-handed pitcher in the Yankees farm system. The Yankees selected him in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft in the third round, 92nd overall. Selvidge never played college baseball, being drafted out of Hamilton High School in Arizona.
The prospect was a no-doubter in high school. He joined the 90s club in velocity early and gained attention from the scouting world due to his size and being a left-handed pitcher.
Perfect Game had him ranked first in the state of Arizona as a left-handed pitcher, and second overall in the state. Nationally, Perfect Game ranked him fifth for his position and 40th overall.
Selvidge’s Professional Statistics
Selvidge naturally had minimal innings in years one and two in professional ball. Between 2021 and 2022, he recorded 45 1/3 innings. In 2023, the Yankee prospect advanced from the Rookie league and split time between Low and High-A. He saw 127 2/3 innings that season, finishing with a 3.45 ERA. Selvidge struck out 137 hitters walking 35, with 537 batters faced.
In 2024, Selvidge got the call to Double-A Somerset. He accumulated 84 2/3 innings with a 4.25 ERA, 83 strikeouts, 40 walks, and a 1.394 WHIP. He also made the roster for the 2024 MLB Futures Game.
Congratulations to Spencer Jones and Brock Selvidge on their selection to the @mlb 2024 All-Star Futures Game. pic.twitter.com/hh3VXjSn7T
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) July 2, 2024
Where and Why Does Selvidge Fit on the Big League Roster?
Selvidge has not faced college hitters; he went straight from high school to professional ball. He is adapting well in that sense and has learned more about his craft and abilities. The left-handed pitcher has shown strong command, pitch usage, and baseball IQ.
He’s fairly smart with his approach, educated on his opponents, and confident in his repertoire. From 2022 to 2024, the physical change in Selvidge’s profile has been apparent. He’s filled out more on the physical maturity side and his delivery has become more complex and emphasized.
Pitch Arsenal
Selvidge delivers a live fastball that bites in the mid-90s range, maxing at 95 mph. He commands this pitch well and works around the zone. His changeup is workable, but his two out-pitches are his slider and cutter.
The slider moves hard glove side in the mid-80s, while the cutter jams left-handed hitters, getting loopy hacks and misses. All of his pitches are executed well, and he’s crafty with trust in his options.
Selvidge would fit well in the Yankees bullpen, working his way to experience for a possible starter role in the years to come. He’d add nicely to the few left-handers on the staff. He showed good work last year in a very talented Double-A crop.
Brock Selvidge is slated to arrive in the big leagues in 2026. However, if the Yankees are not concerned about long-term control, he could be up in 2025.
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