There’s a new face at the top of the Yankees’ prospect rankings, as Spencer Jones continues to make his mark with High-A Hudson Valley.
The Yankees’ first-round selection in the 2022 MLB Draft, Jones received a brief introduction to pro ball late last summer, then hit the ground running with the Renegades this year.
Through 92 South Atlantic League games, Jones has batted .264/.333/.449 with 26 doubles, four triples, 12 homers, 52 RBIs and 30 stolen bases. He’s also struck out 125 times in 379 at-bats, a figure the Yanks will look to reduce.
The 6-foot-6 outfielder has netted comparisons to Aaron Judge for his size, though Jones swings the bat from the left side of the plate. Jones represented the Yankees at this summer’s All-Star Futures Game in Seattle.
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