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The Yankees just sent two hidden gems, Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler, to the All-Star Game—both unearthed by scout Matt Hyde. Rice, a power-hitting catcher drafted in the 12th round, even started his own league during the pandemic. Schlittler, a pitcher taken in the 7th round, proves the Yankees’ player development system is working. It’s a reminder that scouting is hard—and that even Aaron Judge wasn’t their first pick in 2013. With a draft strategy heavy on pitching, the Yankees are betting on strong arms to win, and these finds show they’re still hunting for the next big thing.

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