Rafael Flores Having Breakout Second Half
New York Yankees catcher/first base prospect Rafael Flores was promoted to Double-A Somerset at the end of June. Though he struggled initially, slashing .197/.303/.379 with six extra-base hits, six RBI, and 9:24 BB/SO through his first 17 games, he has played exceptionally well since the All-Star Break. Over his last 16 games, Flores is slashing .312/.382/.607 with eight extra-base hits, 12 RBI, and 7:18 BB/SO. In 90 total games between High-A and Double-A, Flores has a .854 OPS, 23 doubles, 14 home runs, 53 RBI, and 54:97 BB/SO. The Yankees' No. 25 prospect (per MLB.com), he's expected to make his MLB debut sometime next year.
Aug 7
