1957 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Vic Power

"Vic finished the 1956 season with the highest Athletic batting mark (.309). He was a busy man last year, playing 76 games at first base and 47 at second, fielding both positions expertly.

Vic has been a favorite in Kansas City since he won the American Association batting title for Kansas City in 1953, before the city was in the majors."

-1957 Topps No. 167

1957 Yankee of the Past: Bob Porterfield

"Bob had tough sledding last season, seeing limited action with his new Boston teammates. 

He didn't have the chance to show the same brilliant form that made him the top hurler in the league with the Senators in 1953. That year he led the loop in wins (22), complete games (24) and shutouts (9). He was voted the 1953 Sporting News AL Pitcher of the Year.

This season will be Bob's 12th professional baseball campaign."

-1957 Topps No. 118

1957 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Herb Plews

"Right after Herb picked up his degree from the University of Illinois in 1950, he signed a Yankee contract. In 1954 he was high man in the Southern Association in triples and the following year at Denver he drew the attention of the Senators who got him in a trade with New York."

-1957 Topps No. 169

1957 Yankee Prospect of the Past: Al Pilarcik

"Al becomes an Oriole this year, after playing part of the 1956 season with the Athletics. When Kansas City was looking for an outfielder, they turned to their Columbus farm and picked Pilarcik. At that time he was clubbing the ball at a .325 pace with 18 homers and 76 RBIs.

Al started his career in '48  at Independence [class-D Kansas-Oklahoma-Missouri League] with a neat .299 mark. The following season at Joplin [class-C Western Association] he hit .304 and turned on the speed to steal 33 bases."

-1957 Topps No. 311

1957 Yankee of the Past: Jack Phillips

"Jack stepped into the Tiger lineup last season and did a fine job. In 1952, '53 and '54 he sharpened his batting eye with the Hollywood stars and in '54 was the Pacific Coast League's Most Valuable Player.

Although Jack joined the Yankee organization in 1943, he continued his education and received his diploma from Clarkson Tech (Potsdam, NY) in 1947."

-1957 Topps No. 307

1957 Yankee of the Past: Willy Miranda

"One of the finest fielders in baseball, Willy doesn't let many balls get by his shortstop station. He can move to both his right and his left with ease and is an expert at making the double play.

In 1955 he led American League shortstops in double plays. Although no slugger, he comes through in the clutch."

-1957 Topps No. 151