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Yankees’ former 1st round pick a rising star in the Minors

At present, the New York Yankees‘ major-league roster might not boast much positivity, but there’s a silver lining in the minor-league teams. They spotlight several talented players rising rapidly through the farm.

Overlooked Talent in the Minor Leagues

Although Oswald Peraza in Triple-A and Austin Wells in Double-A have been the talk of the town, former first-round pick Spencer Jones hasn’t garnered much attention despite his stellar performance in the team’s system. After just a year, he’s already playing for Hudson Valley, the Yankees’ A+ team.

Spencer Jones’ Impressive Record

In 2022, during his stint with A-ball in Tampa, Jones demonstrated impressive stats, hitting .