New York Yankees top 10 prospect

The Yankees first round pick in 2023, Lombard entered the pro ranks as one of the top prep shortstops to come from the 2023 draft class as only Toronto’s Arjun Nimmala and Seattle’s Colt Emerson were the only prep shortstops selected ahead of him. Lombard Jr burst on to the scene in a 58 plate appearance sample following the draft, posting a .466 OBP and a 139 wRC+ between the Complex League and Low-A Tampa