The New York Yankees may have a new ace up their sleeve, and his name is Luis Gil. Coming off an impressive AL Rookie of the Year campaign, Gil is poised to take the league by storm in 2025. With a few refinements to his game, he could become one of the most dominant starters in baseball.
Gil’s raw talent is undeniable. His four-seam fastball is nearly unhittable, with opposing hitters managing just a .205 average against it. His devastating slider and change-up are equally impressive, with batting averages of .171 and .179, respectively. However, Gil’s biggest challenge is finding consistency in the strike zone. He struggled with control issues in 2024, walking 4.57 batters per nine innings. If he can rein in his fastball and command it in the zone, he’ll be nearly unstoppable.
In his first full season, Gil posted a 3.50 ERA with 10.15 strikeouts per nine, a 78.8% left-on-base rate, and a 35.6% ground ball rate. His dominant first half, which saw him post a 3.17 ERA, was a testament to his potential. While he experienced some growing pains in the second half, that’s to be expected from a young pitcher adjusting to a full workload in the majors.
With the Yankees’ rotation looking strong for 2025, the expectation is that Gil will take on a key role. He already has three elite pitches, and with improved command, his ceiling is sky-high. If he can refine his fastball control and build on his 2024 success, Gil could not only solidify himself as a key piece in the Yankees’ rotation but also become one of the most dominant young arms in baseball.
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