Yankees Prospect Feels Special When Compared To MLB Star Aaron Judge

Spencer Jones, a future outfielder for the New York Yankees, felt special when compared to MLB legend Aaron Judge. Judge was chosen by the Yankees in the 2013 MLB Draft. Taller athletes usually like pitching since the sport allows them to use their muscles to generate velocity.

Yankees Prospect Spencer Jones, Feels Special When Compared To MLB Star Aaron Judge

A taller batter may have a harder time finding a smooth and short swing since there are more moving parts and lengthy arms to whip across the strike zone, according to some baseball experts.

Jones is a massive 6-foot-7 dynamo who can play centre field and often produces off-the-charts batted ball velocity, much like his major league counterpart. Jones hit 22 balls faster than 110 miles per hour as a junior at Vanderbilt University in the spring, including a single at 119. Only a select few players have ever had an exit velocity of 119 or higher, including Judge.

But before he became a well-known slugger, Judge grew into a man who could climb mountains. California native Spencer Jones, who was also chosen in the first round (in 2022), will be inspired by Judge and other tall position players.

Jones, who was also selected in the first round (in 2022) and is from California, will not benefit from being constantly compared to the Yankees captain, but perhaps the presence of tall position players like Judge will provide some motivation.

“It’s encouraging because there’s not a lot of guys our height that are out there running around playing every day,” Jones said Saturday before he went 0-for-1 with a walk as his American League team lost 5-0 to the National League in the All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park. “Seeing somebody in our organization that’s able to do that and contribute, it’s special.”

Making consistent contact has been Jones’ main weakness thus far. Jones stated he has been focusing on removing some uppercuts from his swing because he has struck out in 31.4% of his plate appearances this season.

Jones converted that impressive performance into an outstanding junior spring for the Commodores when he slashed.370/.460/.644 and was selected to the 2022 First Team All-SEC. After the Yankees selected him in the first round a few months later, they handed him a $2.88 million bonus, and the Judge comparisons started.

“From a 30,000-foot view you can see a lot of physical similarities between Spencer and Judge,” Explained Yankees hitting coordinator Joe Migliaccio.

 

 

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