New York Yankees Prospect Makes Heartfelt Statement At All-Star Futures Game
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On Sunday, the New York Yankees are playing the final game of their series with the Washington Nationals.
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The Yankees will look to go for the sweep after winning each of the first games.
Most recently, they won Saturday’s game by a score of 4-2.
New York Yankees Prospect Makes Heartfelt Statement
GettyBen Grable #39 of the New York Yankees on the American League Team pitches during the 2026 MLB Futures Game at Citizens Bank Park on July 12, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Also on Sunday, the 2026 MLB All-Star Futures Game took place in Philadelphia.
Ben Grable (Yankees) made a heartfelt statement when he met with the media (via SNY Yankees).
Grable: “Ever since I was a kid, my goal has been to win a World Series. Whether I throw one inning or 200 innings, it doesn’t matter. I just want a chance to compete at the highest level.”
"Ever since I was a kid, my goal has been to win a World Series. Whether I throw one inning or 200 innings, it doesn't matter. I just want a chance to compete at the highest level."
– Ben Grable pic.twitter.com/J5zBPZLpxL
— SNY Yankees (@snyyankees) July 12, 2026
Grable was picked in the 11th round of the 2025 MLB Draft out of Indiana.
He has gone 2-1 with a 3.09 ERA in 22 Double-A games this year.
MLB Pipeline wrote (on July 8): “Ben Grable has been added to the AL Futures Game squad to replace fellow #Yankees pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange, who is on the IL. The 2025 Draft pick has a 13.8 K/9 across two levels this season and touches 99 mph with his fastball.”
GettyBen Grable #39 of the New York Yankees on the American League Team looks on at Citizens Bank Park on July 12, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The American League beat the National League by a score of 6-1.
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