H/W: 6-8 245 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 3/23/88
Betances had a good showing in his first full season at Low-A Charleston, going 9-4 with a 3.67 ERA and 135 K's in just 115 IP. Even more positive was the fact that Betances improved his control drastically as the season progressed. Prior to the all-star break, Betances walked 40 in just 55 IP. After the break, Betances threw 60.1 innings and allowed just 19 walks. Featuring a mid-90's fastball, sharp 11-5 curve and improving changeup, Betances is an imposing force on the mound. He is widely praised for his intelligence, work ethic, and competitive demeanor. Betances has worked hard to improve his strength and endurance and the clean bill of health bodes well for his ability to be a future frontline starter. Because of his size, Betances needs to continue to maintain and repeat proper pitching mechanics to avoid future injuries. Betances also has a tendency to pitch up in the zone and, like many young pitchers, can be inconsistent in locating his off speed pitches.
2009 Projection: Betances has certainly earned a promotion to High-A Tampa. If he continues to dominate there, he could find himself in AA Trenton at some point in the season. Betances has set a goal to be in the Yankees' rotation in 2010. Given his talent and performance thus far, that goal is a distinct possibility. Expect the Yankees to be cautious with Betances, as they have been recently burned by injuries to other top prospects Phil Hughes, Ian Kennedy, and Joba Chamberlain. Betances has a bright future as a potential ace for his hometown Yankees. While his 2007 Donruss Elite Extra and 2008 Bowman Chrome autographs are popular with collectors, the growth potential for these cards is far from its apex should Dellin continue to dominate his way to Yankee Stadium.
Key Dellin Betances Baseball Cards:
2007 Donruss Elite Extra Auto #/494
- 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospects
- 2007 Bowman Chrome Auto
- 2007 Bowman Sterling
- 2007 Bowman Signs of the Future Auto
- 2007 Bowman's Best
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 2006 Dellin Betances Tristar Pros Fh Au Rc5 US $7.99 |
 Dellin Betances Ny Yankees 06 Just Minors Autograph US $25.00 |
 2007 Just Jose Tabata Dellin Betances Autograph D25 US $29.99 |
 Dellin Betances 2007 Bowman Bp5 Rare Bgs 95 US $40.00 |
 2005 Usa Baseball Dellin Betances Jason Taylor Auto 16 US $4.75 |
 07 Bowman Chrome Ref Dellin Betances Auto Sp Yankees US $12.50 |
 2007 Dellin Betances Bowman Chrome Sp Rfc Rc5 278 500 US $11.99 |
 2007 Bowman Chrome Dellin Betances Ref Auto Rc Bgs 95 US $149.99 |
 Bowman Chrome Dellin Betances Orange Ref Auto Rc Bgs 10 US $599.99 |
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