Spencer Jones’ 3-Homer Game Forces MLB to Take Notice
If you’re a Yankees fan—or just someone keeping an eye on the next wave of baseball stars—you've probably heard the buzz about Spencer Jones. And if not, let me catch you up, because what he just did is turning heads across the league.
So, this past Thursday, Jones, the Yankees' top outfield prospect playing in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, absolutely went off. He hit three home runs in one game against the Washington Nationals’ Triple-A affiliate. That’s not just rare—it’s a statement. And it’s coming from a guy who’s already been dominating the minors this season. Before that game, he had a ridiculous 198 wRC+, which is basically a stat that shows just how productive a hitter is. After that performance? His stock just skyrocketed even more.
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Baseball America didn’t waste time. They announced that Jones will be added back into their Top 100 prospect list when it comes out next week. Not surprising when you consider he now has 29 homers across both Double-A and Triple-A this season—13 of them in just 19 Triple-A games. That’s insane power in such a short stretch.
Now here’s the kicker—last year, he only hit 17 home runs in 122 games. So what changed? A lot, actually. Jones made a big adjustment to his stance, going with a more exaggerated open approach at the plate. He said it’s helped him recognize pitches better and react faster. It might not look pretty to everyone, but it’s working. And he’s cut his strikeout rate too, which was a major issue before.
Still, not everything is perfect. Even with the power surge, his contact numbers are a bit concerning. Historically, players with high strikeout rates—like the 31% he’s posting—don’t always find sustained success in the majors. So the Yankees are in an interesting spot. With the trade deadline a week away, Jones could be dangled in a deal, but trading him would be risky. He’s got flaws, but if everything clicks, he could be a long-term solution in center field.
For his part, Jones isn’t rushing things. He knows he still has work to do and isn’t pretending otherwise. But he’s confident. As he put it, he just wants to keep learning, keep improving, and when that call to the majors comes—he’ll be ready.
So yeah, Spencer Jones might not be in pinstripes yet , but the way he’s hitting, that day could come sooner than later.
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