{"id":184069,"date":"2026-05-05T05:20:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T05:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/184069\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T05:20:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T05:20:24","slug":"recent-yankees-1st-round-pick-is-dominating-minor-leagues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/184069\/","title":{"rendered":"Recent Yankees 1st-Round Pick Is Dominating Minor Leagues"},"content":{"rendered":"

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JUPITER, FLORIDA – MARCH 04: Spencer Jones #78 of the New York Yankees looks on during the national anthem prior to a spring training game against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 04, 2024 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Sunday, the New York Yankees<\/a> beat the Baltimore Orioles<\/a> (at home) by a score of 11-3.<\/p>\n

The Scranton\/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Triple-A) also had a game<\/a> on Sunday that they won 7-1.<\/p>\n

Spencer Jones<\/a> finished with two home runs and five RBI\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Social Media Reacts To Spencer Jones\u2019 Dominance\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

GettySpencer Jones #78 of the New York Yankees warms up prior to a game against the Miami Marlins<\/a> at Roger Dean Stadium on March 04, 2024 in Jupiter, Florida.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying about Jones\u2019 performance on social media:<\/p>\n

@TalkinYanks:<\/a> \u201cThis grand slam was Spencer Jones<\/a>\u2018 second home run of the game today, bringing him to 10 on the year with a .952 OPS in 31 games\u201d<\/p>\n

MLB Pipeline:<\/a> \u201cSpencer Jones<\/a> OBLITERATES his ninth homer of the year for the @swbrailriders at 117.4 mph off a rehabbing Jos\u00e9 Berr\u00edos<\/a>. That\u2019s the hardest-hit ball by someone in the @Yankees\u2019 organization since Giancarlo Stanton<\/a> on August 24, 2025:\u201d<\/p>\n

@yankeesondeck_:<\/a> \u201cSpencer Jones<\/a> is heating up in Triple A. K Percentage is still high (33.9%) but it\u2019s down compared to last year where it reached 35.4%\u201d<\/p>\n

Spencer Jones is in the middle of a power surge.<\/p>\n

In his second multihomer game in six days, the #Yankees<\/a>\u2018 No. 6 prospect launched a 117.4 mph moonshot and a towering grand slam: t.co\/QqWDgd8gs7<\/a> <\/p>\n

@cai_rogers7:<\/a> \u201cSpencer Jones<\/a> just crushed another homerun, a grand slam this time!! 2nd homer of the day and 10th on the year 111.1 mph and 406 feet The bat is so exciting for Jones, and I am just dying to see him in the bigs\u201d<\/p>\n

@YankeeSource:<\/a> \u201cSpencer Jones<\/a> is 2 for 3, 2 HR, 5RBI Wondering if he could be in play if Rice has to miss time. Bellinger at first with Jones in the OF could be an option. Hopefully Rice can avoid an IL stint.\u201d<\/p>\n

@Mikeyboyjets:<\/a> \u201cYanks have urgency this year please let them sit Trent and bring him up\u201d<\/p>\n

@astjohn21:<\/a> \u201cSpencer Jones is playing so well you really gotta call him up and play Grisham off the bench #Yankees\u201d<\/p>\n

@BobbyMilone29:<\/a> \u201cI have followed Jones since his Vandy days He is making the adjustment you need to make to earn a promotion Yes his K rate is at 40% But does not matter if you are putting up numbers like this and playing defense in the field and stealing bags He is the Yanks CF in \u201927\u201d<\/p>\n

Jones\u2019 Background\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

GettySpencer Jones #78 of the New York Yankees poses for a photo during New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.<\/p>\n

Jones was picked 25th in the 2022 MLB<\/a> Draft out of Vanderbilt.<\/p>\n

During his final season in college, he batted<\/a> .370 with 12 home runs and 60 RBI\u2019s in 61 games.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old is coming off a season where he played in both Double-A and Triple-A.<\/p>\n

Right now, he has ten home runs and 37 RBI\u2019s in his first 31 games of the Triple-A season.<\/p>\n

Yankees Right Now<\/p>\n

The Yankees have a lot to be excited about with players such as Jones in their farm system.<\/p>\n

They are also currently the top team in the American League East with a 23-11 record in 34 games.<\/p>\n

Following one more game against the Orioles, the Yankees will host the Texas Rangers<\/a> on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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