1959 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Herb Plews

"Before coming to the majors, Herb was one of the finest third sackers in the minors. With the Nats, he's filled in at every infield position and aided the team with his timely hits.

Herb has a degree from the University of Illinois."

-1959 Topps No. 373

1959 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Milt Graff

"Milt plans to make 1959 his first full major league season after his good '58 campaign. He is a fine fielder."

-1959 Topps No. 182

1959 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Jim Finigan

"Back in the American League again, Jim hopes to find the form that made him a top rookie in 1954. He led AL third basemen with 34 double plays in '55."

-1959 Topps No. 47

1959 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Harry Bright

Born September 22, 1929, Kansas City, Mo., resides in Sacramento, Cal. Ht.: 6-0, Wt.: 190. Bats right, throws right.

Pennsylvania Dutch, married.

Veteran of 12 seasons in minors, last four with AAA Sacramento. In '58 hit .309 in 94 games; previously hit .305, .284, .263.

Led Class C West Texas-New Mexico League with .413 in 95 games in '50. Managed Class D Janesville in '52. Voted outstanding Pacific Coast League third baseman in '56.

Scouting report: "Hits from open stance. Seldom pulls. Below average power. Ordinary range in field. Fair utility man. Twilight zone [sic] major leaguer."

-from Scouting Reports, Baseball Digest, March 1959

"Versatile Harry played third base as well as second for Sacramento last season. He can hit, and gets on base often.

Harry was a favorite of Sacramento fans."

-1959 Topps No. 523

1959 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Moe Thacker

"A top prospect for major league stardom is big Moe Thacker. Last year at Fort Worth he hit the ball consistently and was called up to the Cubs. He hit a homer in his first big league game. Moe tore a cartilage and was out from August 17 to the season's end."

-1959 Topps No. 474

1959 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Cal Neeman

"In two years of major league ball, Cal has proven to be one of the finest defensive backstops around. He led National League catchers in double plays in 1957. He is an expert at calling pitches and handles hurlers like a big brother."

-1959 Topps No. 367

1959 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Hank Foiles

"One of the finest defensive backstops in the National League, Hank was tied for the highest fielding percentage among the league's catchers last season. He's a smart handler of pitchers and guards the plate like it's Fort Knox.

Hank pinch-hit a single in the 1957 All-Star Game. His hitting sagged a bit in 1958."

-1959 Topps No. 294