In news that will come as a complete shock to absolutely no-one, New York Yankees first-round pick Andrew Brackman will undergo “Tommy John” surgery to repair his right elbow. Brackman was considered a huge risk headed into the draft due to elbow problems that kept him out of the ACC and NCAA tournaments this season. Now we know why…

Vitals

Name: Andrew Brackman
Throws: Right

Pos: RHP
Bats: Right

Height: 6′10″
DOB: 4 Dec 85

Weight: 230 lbs
School: North Carolina State

With the 30th pick in the 2007 draft, the New York Yankees have selected North Carolina State right-hander Andrew Brackman. The former basketball standout fixed his attention solely on baseball this season and has referred to himself as an “unpolished stone.”

2007 Stats

IP
H/9
HR/9
BB/9
K/9
ERA
BAA

Stats are through May 26, 2007, and are courtesy of North Carolina State University.

78.0
9.00
0.81
4.27
8.54
3.81
.264

What they’re saying:

His stuff has not dropped off, but also he still has not struck out a lot of guys. There’s still so much development to be done with him. He needs …read more