Although he was always considered a minor leaguer, Andrew Velazquez had some promising early-career numbers. After signing a minor league contract with the Yankees in late 2020, Velazquez made the 40-man roster on August 9, 2021. He scored his first run a few days later. At just twenty-four years of age, Velazquez was an up-and-coming star. In the big league, he didn’t waste time.