Globe iconLogin iconRecap iconSearch iconTickets icon

Prospect Rankings

PlayerPositionCurrent TeamBatsThrows
1
Photo headshot of Jasson Domínguez
Jasson Domínguez
OF
New York Yankees
MLB
21SR
2
Photo headshot of Clarke Schmidt
Clarke Schmidt
RHP
New York Yankees
MLB
28RR
3
Photo headshot of Deivi García
Deivi García
RHP
Milwaukee Brewers
AAA
25RR
4
Photo headshot of Oswald Peraza
Oswald Peraza
SS/2B
New York Yankees
MLB
24RR
5
Photo headshot of Luis Gil
Luis Gil
RHP
New York Yankees
MLB
26RR
1
Jasson
Domínguez
OF, New York Yankees
  • AGE
    21
  • BATS
    S
  • DOB
    02/07/2003
  • THROWS
    R
  • HT
    5' 9"
  • SIGNED
    July 2, 2019 - NYY
  • WT
    190
  • ETA
    2024
  • TWITTER

The Yankees had $5.4 million in their 2019-20 international bonus pool, and they used $5.1 million of it to sign Domínguez out of the Dominican Republic last July. Scouts had been raving about his all-around talent for years, and New York gladly spent a franchise record for an international amateur to land him. He won't make his pro debut until 2021 but he already has earned comparisons to some of the best athletes in baseball history, such as Bo Jackson, Mickey Mantle and Mike Trout.

A scout willing to be aggressive could grade each of Domínguez's five tools as well above average, and his instincts are nearly as impressive as his physical ability. He's a switch-hitter who's loaded with bat speed and strength. He has a smooth swing from both sides of the plate, advanced feel for the barrel and a disciplined approach, so he should hit for power and average.

Domínguez also can influence the outcome of games when he's not standing in the batter's box. His well above-average speed gives him 30-30 potential and makes him a quality defender in center field. His quickness and plus arm would allow him to play almost anywhere on the diamond and some clubs even worked him out as a catcher, though moving behind the plate would detract from his offensive production.