Edison Reynoso

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked New York Yankees #18 prospect in 2002
  A product of the Hiroshima Carp's baseball academy in the Dominican Republic, Reynoso signed with the Yankees for $900,000 last year. The Astros originally signed Reynoso as a 16- year-old in 1992 before releasing him in 1994. Out of baseball for three years, he signed with the Tigers and spent one season pitching in the Dominican Summer League before winding up in Japan for two years. Reynoso's fastball has been clocked as high as 98 mph, which spurred speculation he would blitz through the minors and help the Yankees bridge the gap between the starters and Mariano Rivera. But a 2001 season that began with visa problems and a groin injury in spring training also included a sore arm and a seriously sprained knee incurred while covering first base. Despite all the distractions, Reynoso displayed an electric arsenal featuring three potential big league pitches: a 94-98 mph fastball, a splitter and a slider. His knee problem will delay the start to his 2002 season, and he appears to be a long way from making an impact in the Yankees bullpen.