r/MLBDraft • u/Jakesanford21 • Jun 18 '19
Jake Sanford New York Yankees Third round pick
I will be on here for the next hour and a bit to answer any question you guys may have. I just finished playing my junior season at western Kentucky university. I won’t the triple crown in CUSA and am excited to answer any questions
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u/thekidfromyesterday Jun 18 '19
What was the reaction from your friends and family after you were drafted? Thanks for doing this AMA and congrats once again!
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u/Jakesanford21 Jun 19 '19
They were really happy for me and all of my hard work that I have put in over the years
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Jun 18 '19
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What college hitters and pitchers did you find the most impressive? Was there anyone you faced that stood out?
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Do you feel like the JuCo-D1 path that you took had any benefits or drawbacks compared to 3 years of D1?
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I went to Vandy-WKU this season. What ever happened to Davis Sims’ knee? I saw he hasn’t played since and I remember that moment being scary.
Thanks for coming!
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u/Jakesanford21 Jun 18 '19
Ah there were lots of great pitchers that I faced this year but a few guys that stood out to me were Logan Allen FIU and also King from Vandy.
I feel that the Juco way you can go in and earn your spot and play a little easier maybe then trying to go in and start at a D1 so I think that helped me transition to D1 easier.
Yeah he ended up hurting his knee pretty bad and was told he could not compete the rest of the season after that moment.
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u/funkmon Jun 18 '19
How do you like wood bats v metal bats?
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u/Jakesanford21 Jun 18 '19
Personally I like swinging wood more, better feel and more natural power coming from it
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u/Impsalterego Jun 18 '19
Do you have any superstitions or good luck charms?
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u/Jakesanford21 Jun 18 '19
Not really no, just that I can’t hit bp with glasses on my hat and that I have to put my leg guard on first
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u/Voltex49 Jun 18 '19
Did you want to be on the yankees or did it not really matter?
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u/Jakesanford21 Jun 19 '19
Yes of course the Yankees are one of the best and we’ll known teams around the world
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u/FirstTimeCaller101 Jun 18 '19
Who from the organization called to tell you that you had been drafted by the Yankees?
Have you talked to anyone else from the organization (players, coaches, front office people)?
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u/Jakesanford21 Jun 19 '19
I am down in Tampa right now doing day to day practices with the other draft guys right now
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u/Donkeybrains15 Jun 18 '19
What player do you model your game most after?
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u/Jakesanford21 Jun 19 '19
I feel like I am a younger version of judge, I have power and speed and also play outfield but we both have a crazy amount of love for the game.
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u/ElGareBearSanchez Jun 18 '19
Favorite All-Time Yankee? Also, favorite current Yankee?
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u/Jakesanford21 Jun 19 '19
Derek jester and currently would have to be Aaron judge
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u/giants_rangers_canes Jun 18 '19
What was the call like telling you you've been drafted by the Yankees?