With the 38th pick in the 2019 MLB amateur draft, the New York Yankees selected TJ Sikkema, a left-handed pitcher out of Missouri.
A consummate strike-thrower, Sikkema is seen as a steady arm who should be able to translate into a successful big-league starter. He was ranked 57th overall by MLB Pipeline entering this year's draft.
Bio
Age: 20
Position: LHP
Height/Weight: 6-feet, 217 lbs
Bats/Throws: L/L
School: Missouri
Pick value (No. 38): $1,813,500
MLB.com money quote: "He has tremendous feel for manipulating the shape of his high-spin slider, which ranges from 78-83 mph and is a plus pitch at its best. He also has advanced feel for a sinking changeup that he'll throw in any count."
2019 stats (as of June 3)
| IP(GP) | ERA | K | BB | OPP AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88.2 (17) | 1.32 | 101 | 31 | .175 |
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(Video courtesy: Mizzou Athletics)
