In the wake of the New York Yankees drafting standout Vanderbilt outfielder Spencer Jones in 2022, comparisons to Aaron Judge, albeit from the left side of the batter’s box, quickly emerged. Currently making strides with Hudson Valley in A+, Jones, at 22, is rapidly advancing through the Yankees farm system.
Jones’ Promising Start in the Yankees’ Minor League System
During his rookie campaign in the minors, Jones made quite a splash in the Florida Complex League before swiftly moving on to Low-A Tampa. In Tampa, he boasted a .325 average with a .411 OBP, three home runs, and eight RBIs across 22 games.