Yankees prospect watch

A look at how the Yankees’ top minor –league prospects have fared so far this season (all stats through Friday):

1. Mason Williams
OF | Tampa Yankees (Single A Advanced)
.296 BA, .433 OBP, .407 SLG, 0 HR, 4 RBIs
Power likely to improve as he develops; excellent defense aided by superb speed.

2. Slade Heathcott
OF | Trenton Thunder (Double A)
.205 BA, .271 OBP, .295 SLG, 0 HR, 2 RBIs
Had been injury prone in previous seasons, but is a special player when healthy.

3. Gary Sanchez
C | Tampa Yankees (Single A advanced)
.351 BA, .424 OBP, .596 SLG, 3 HR, 14 RBIs
In many ways, Sanchez is a second shot at developing Jesus Montero. Big and strong, but with better defensive ability.

4. Tyler Austin
OF | Trenton Thunder (Double A)
.241 BA, .333 OBP, .362 SLG, 1 HR, 10 RBIs
Sprays the ball all over the field and possesses impressive patience.

5. Jose Campos
RHP | Charleston Riverdogs (Single A)
0-0, 5.00 ERA, 8 K, 4 BB in 3 starts
The forgotten piece in the Jesus Montero trade missed most of 2012 with injury, but has three plus pitches.

6. Brett Marshall
RHP | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Triple A)
0-1, 11.25 ERA, 7 K, 8 BB in 2 starts
Smart pitcher with the ability to fool lefties. But the sinkerballer gives up too many HRs.

7. Angelo Gumbs
2B | Tampa Yankees (Single A advanced)
.088 BA, .139 OBP, .147 SLG, 0 HR, 3 RBIs
Range, swing technique and plate discipline need work. But has good bat speed and steady fielding instincts.

8. Manny Banuelos
LHP | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Triple A)
Has not yet played due to injury
Control issues and 2012 Tommy John surgery knocked some of the prospect sheen off.

9. Ty Hensley
RHP | Not yet assigned
Season not yet started
Durable, hard-throwing starter needs to improve movement and deception.

10. Rafael De Paula
RHP | Charleston Riverdogs (Single A)
0-2, 5.11 ERA, 23 K, 6 BB in 3 starts
Showed excellent control and the ability to dominate hitters in his first professional season in 2012.

THE TEAMS

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, International League (AAA)
Record: 5-7, 5th place. Last week: 4-2

Trenton Thunder, Eastern League (AA)
Record: 8-7, T-1st place. Last week: 2-4

Tampa Yankees, Florida State League (A)
Record: 7-8, T-3rd place. Last week: 3-3

Charleston Riverdogs, S. Atlantic League (A)
Record: 8-6, 2nd place. Last week: 2-2

Staten Island Yankees, NY-Penn League (A)
Record: Have not started season yet.