Prospect Rankings
Player | Position | Current Team | Bats | Throws | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Anthony Volpe | SS | New York Yankees | MLB | 23 | R | R |
2 | Jasson Domínguez | OF | New York Yankees | MLB | 21 | S | R |
3 | Oswald Peraza | SS/2B | New York Yankees | MLB | 24 | R | R |
4 | Austin Wells | C | New York Yankees | MLB | 25 | L | R |
5 | Spencer Jones | OF | New York Yankees | AA | 23 | L | L |
- AGE21
- BATSS
- DOB02/07/2003
- THROWSR
- HT5' 9"
- SIGNEDJuly 2, 2019 - NYY
- WT190
- ETA2024
- TWITTER
Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 55
Perhaps the most hyped international prospect ever, Domínguez drew comparisons to Bo Jackson, Mickey Mantle and Mike Trout before signing for $5.1 million out of the Dominican Republic. He earned the nickname "The Martian" because of his otherworldly tools, and while he may have a difficult time living up to unrealistic expectations, he's on course to becoming at least a solid regular. He batted .273/.375/.461 with 16 homers and 37 steals in 2022 while advancing from Single-A to Double-A at age 19. He climbed from Double-A to New York this year, homering four times in his first eight big league games before he blew out his right (throwing) elbow and required Tommy John surgery.
A switch-hitter, Domínguez generates tremendous bat speed and exit velocities from both sides of the plate but has been more effective hitting left-handed in his first two pro seasons. He made significant progress last year, controlling the strike zone better and driving the ball in the air more regularly after he moved up from Single-A. He still needs a couple of more years to develop in the Minors but could be a .270 hitter with 30 homers per season in his prime.
Though Domínguez has slowed down some since getting stronger and thicker after turning pro, he still had the solid speed and instincts to swipe 37 bases in 44 attempts last year. His play in center field draws mixed reviews, with some evaluators believing he'll remain up the middle and others thinking his defensive inconsistencies will drive him to a corner. With his solid to plus arm strength and offensive promise, he'd have no problem profiling well in right field.