Spencer Jones Stuns with Three-Homer Performance in Triple-A Debut
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — In a display for the ages, New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones homered in each of his first three at-bats Thursday, electrifying the ballpark despite Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders’ 10-8 loss to the Rochester Red Wings.
Record-Setting Morning at the Plate
Jones, a powerful left-handed hitter standing 6-foot-7 and tipping the scales at 240 pounds, wasted no time making history as he faced Rochester’s Bryce Conley. Leading off, he crushed a 401-foot, two-strike changeup to left-center field. He followed that with a 425-foot rocket to right in the third inning, then capped his power display with a 433-foot blast to dead center — all off Conley — in the fifth. Each home run came with two strikes against him, underlining the 24-year-old’s discipline and strength.
"That's a first for me," Jones said postgame, notably grinning as he recounted his performance. "I felt locked in, just focused on driving the ball up the middle. Today, they just kept carrying."
Stats and Milestones
Jones became the minor league home run leader with 29 on the season, 13 of which have come in just his last 19 Triple-A games since being promoted from Double-A Somerset Patriots. He is slashing an impressive .314/.411/1.117 for the season.
All three of Thursday’s home runs were measured at more than 400 feet, with exit velocities eclipsing 102 mph. After his trio of homers, Jones struck out in his fourth at-bat and popped out in his fifth, finishing 3-for-5. The RailRiders ultimately fell as Rochester rallied late, sealing a 10-8 win.
What’s Next for the Yankees’ Phenom?
The buzz following Jones’ feat isn’t confined to the minor leagues. With the MLB trade deadline looming and his power bat making headlines across baseball, speculation about Jones’ future with the Yankees intensifies.
For now, Jones stays focused on the field. "I just want to play my game and keep helping my team win," he said in the locker room.
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Conclusion:
Jones’s milestone game cements his status as a prospect to watch — both for his electrifying offense and potential role in the Yankees’ future. As trade rumors swirl, performances like this may make him too valuable to move, or the type of talent that could command a seismic return.