1957 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Ellis Kinder

"For ten years Ellis had been absolute murder against the White Sox, with a lifetime 20-8 record against them. This year Ellis will be with the White Sox- great news for Chicago batters!"

-1957 Topps No. 352

1957 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Bob Keegan

"For the past two seasons, big Bob has been plagued by injuries. The former Bucknell University star has only been able to show flashes of the brilliance he showed in 1954 when he was among the best hurlers in the American League.

Before he was sidelined last June, he had led A.L. hurlers with the best ERA in the month of May.

Bob came to Chicago after leading the International League with 20 wins in '52."

-1957 Topps No. 99

1957 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Dave Jolly

"During his four-year major league career, Dave holds winning margins over the Giants, Phillies, Redlegs and Cardinals. He's a clever hurler with a variety of 'stuff' that keeps his opponents guessing.

Dave started in 1946 at Mooresville and in '47 won 14 games. Advancing to Tulsa in '49, he posted 12 victories and graduated to Kansas City (American Association) in '52. His 6-1 mark won him his passport to the majors."

-1957 Topps No. 389

1957 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Whitey Herzog

 

"After toiling in the minors for five years, Whitey made the big leagues last year and took over a Senators outfield berth. In addition to his regular chores, he pinch-hit 12 times, collecting six hits to tie for American League pinch hit honors.

In the minors, the fleet-footed flychaser topped the Sooner League in 1949 and '50 in defense. After playing on five clubs in the next two years, Whitey was called to military service, then came to Washington in a trade."

-1957 Topps No. 29

1957 Yankee of the Past: Tom Gorman

"A fine control hurler, Tom was second in games pitched last season. He has a knack for keeping the ball away from a hitter's power. He was runner-up in allowing the fewest bases on balls and one of the stingiest hurlers in giving up earned runs. Spending two thirds of his time as a reliever in 1956, he was called to action 39 times to put out 'fires.' "

-1957 Topps No. 87

1957 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Ruben Gomez

"Ruben pitched two of the best games of his career last season. In July, he fashioned a classy 3-hitter against the Cardinals, and in August pitched a nifty 2-hit victory over Cincinnati.

A crafty workman, Ruben loves warm weather best and finds the hotter the day, the 'hotter' his fast ball and curve become.

Before coming to the Giants, he posted an impressive minor league record of 34-13."

-1957 Topps No. 58

1957 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Hank Foiles

"Hank was such a sensation in high school that he was signed by the Yankees at the age of 18. It was no surprise to the Foiles family since Hank's dad was a star in the old Virginia League in 1911 and 1912.

Starting in Manchester in 1948, Hank was called up by Cincinnati for a trial in '53. After being sold to Cleveland, he went to Indianapolis where he hit a lusty .332 in 1954."

-1957 Topps No. 104