Jasson Dominguez
| AB | 31 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .258 |
| OBP | .303 |
| SLG | .677 |
| HR | 4 |
- Full name Jasson Domínguez
- Born 02/07/2003 in Esperanza Valverde Mao, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: S / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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BA Grade: 60/High
Track Record: When he signed in 2019, Dominguez instantly became one of the most celebrated Yankees prospects in recent memory. His pro debut got pushed back a year when the pandemic canceled the 2020 minor league season. The spotlight got even brighter in summer 2021, when Dominguez was named to his first Futures Game before he had played a game outside the Florida Complex League. He returned to the Futures Game in 2022 and hit a booming home run to center field at Dodger Stadium. He finished the season in Double-A with a flourish, homering from both sides of the plate in the game that clinched the Eastern League championship for Somerset. In 2023, Dominguez returned to Somerset, where he started slowly before turning it on in the summer months, and especially after a promotion to Triple-A. He opened his big league career with a bang on Sept. 1, when he homered off Justin Verlander in his first major league at-bat. He homered three more times over the next seven games before tearing the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and having Tommy John surgery.
Scouting Report: Dominguez’s 2023 season started slowly and strangely. From Opening Day until June 30, he hit .197/.345/.357 and had the look of a three-true-outcomes hitter. At that time, nearly half of his plate appearances ended in either a walk (56), a strikeout (85) or a home run (10). He hit the ball plenty hard all year long, with an average exit velocity of 91.4 mph and a 90th percentile EV of 105.7 mph, both above-average marks compared to his peers. His plate discipline was also excellent, with above-average in-zone and overall miss rates of 17.5% and 26.8%. Once the calendar hit July, Dominguez’s numbers started to look more in line with his tools. In 42 games until he was promoted to Triple-A, he hit .331/.399/.492. His combination of plate discipline, contact and power could make him at least an above-average hitter with potentially plus power. Dominguez split his time in the minors nearly evenly between left field and center field and got all of his defensive reps in the big leagues in center. The presence of Everson Pereira, who is a stronger defender up the middle, could push Dominguez into a corner. If that happens, his bat should easily fit the necessary profile. Scouts saw above-average run times Dominguez, and his sprint speed in his major league cameo fit the bill for a potentially plus runner once he gets underway. Tommy John surgery clouds his long-term arm strength, which scouts pegged as at least plus before the surgery. They also noted he did a good job getting himself into a strong position to throw.
The Future: Recovery from Tommy John surgery is quicker for position players, and Dominguez should be back in MLB at some point in 2024. If he reaches his ceiling, he’s a potential all-star who hits in the middle of a lineup. N
Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60 -
BA Grade/Risk: 55/High
Track Record: After signing for $5.1 million in 2019, Dominguez's official pro debut was delayed a year by the pandemic. He had spurts of success as one of the youngest players in the Low-A Florida State League in 2021. He returned to the level in 2022 but finished the year in Double-A, where he helped Somerset win the Eastern League crown. Dominguez has made each of the last two Futures Games and hit a long home run at Dodger Stadium in 2022.
Scouting Report: Dominguez's season got better as the year went on, in terms of both public and private evaluation methods. From June 1 forward, he hit .273/.389/.464. That period also included 11 of his 16 home runs, which speaks to the Yankees' efforts to get him to hit the ball in the air more often. He also worked hard to improve his swing decisions. Even during Dominguez's early struggles with Low-A Tampa to open the season, scouts believed he was recognizing pitches well but still swinging at ones he couldn't impact. As that aspect of his game improved, Dominguez's season got better. Now, he's got the potential to be at least an above-average hitter with plus power. He has a chance to stick in center field and be average at the position. A lot will depend on how his body develops as he matures. Dominguez is strong and compact rather than the lithe athletes who typically hold down center. Still, scouts see a player whose above-average speed, as well as excellent reads and jumps, could allow him to stay in center field even if he's unlikely to be a standout. His arm strength is above-average and would play in right field if necessary.
The Future: After a cameo at Double-A and a stint in the Arizona Fall League, Dominguez will spend all of 2023 as a 20-year-old at the upper levels.
Hitting: 55 Power: 60 Speed: 55 Fielding: 50 Arm: 55 -
Track Record: Some scouts labeled Dominguez as one of the best international prospects they had seen when he signed out of the Dominican Republic for $5.1 million in 2019. The lost season in 2020 pushed his debut back further but only increased the anticipation. He started the year in the Florida Complex League before moving to Low-A Tampa, where he held his own as one of a handful of 18-year-olds in full-season ball. Despite his inexperience, Dominguez participated in the 2021 Futures Game.
Scouting Report: Dominguez has thickened up considerably into a much stockier player, which leads to questions about whether he can stick in center field. He’s already slowed down and now earns grades closer to average than the plus-plus times scouts once saw. If Dominguez moves to a corner, his average arm, which has also backed up, will play in right field. At the plate, Dominguez went through the expected growing pains of dealing with pitchers who were more experienced and knew how to attack him with spin. The quality of his at-bats and swing decisions got better as the season went on, culminating in a .777 OPS in September. Outside evaluators noted plenty of excellent impact on contact, and he produced average and maximum exit velocities of 86 and 111 mph during his time in Low-A.
The Future: Though he did not show the star-level performance that would be expected of a player with his hype, Dominguez certainly held his own, especially considering the long layoff after signing. There’s quite a bit of polish still to apply, but Dominguez could reach a ceiling of an impact MLB regular.
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Hitting: 60. Power: 70. Run: 70. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60.
Track Record: Dominguez was one of the Yankees’ most celebrated international signings ever and garnered a $5.1 million bonus that tied him with the Athletics’ Robert Puason for the highest in the 2019 international class. It was also the highest bonus the Yankees have ever paid to an amateur. Dominguez showed early hints of his potential as a 13-year-old when he homered on the first pitch of a tryout and ran a 6.4-second 60-yard dash. His expected U.S. debut in 2020 was as anticipated as any Yankees prospect’s over the last decade, but it was delayed a year by the coronavirus pandemic.
Scouting Report: Dominguez is as tooled up as any prospect in baseball. All five of his tools show plus potential, with his power and speed garnering double-plus grades that have the Yankees dreaming of a potential 30-30 player. Yankees international scouting director Donny Rowland said Dominguez has “possibly the best combination of tools and performance that I’ve run across.” Dominguez is extremely physical despite not being completely filled out, and the Yankees note that he tackles two-a-day workouts like a high school football player. Dominguez’s bat speed is already as explosive as any player in the organization, with one evaluator comparing it to Clint Frazier, whose bat speed was labeled “legendary” by Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. Beyond his pure bat speed, the switch-hitting Dominguez’s bat paths from both sides allow the barrel to get to the strike zone quickly and stay there for a long time. He has already produced exit velocities up to 108 mph from both sides of the plate. Dominguez’s offensive potential is tremendous, but he still needs more experience against pitches other than fastballs. He spent part of the shutdown hitting off pitching machines that throw breaking balls in order to help him get used to making better swing decisions. Defensively, Dominguez has experience at shortstop, but the Yankees preferred him in center field because of his 70-grade speed and an advanced feel for route-running in the outfield. His arm ranks as plus not only for its strength but also for the accuracy of his throws.
The Future: After a lost season due to the coronavirus, Dominguez will get a second crack at officially starting his first pro season in 2021. Once he debuts, he should move through the system quickly and could become one of baseball’s next great Latin American stars. -
TRACK RECORD: Dominguez had been on major league teams' radar screens since he was 13. He was training with Ivan Noboa in the Dominican Republic, as part of a group that also featured future Brewers prospect Larry Ernesto. He homered to center field on the first pitch he saw that day, and ran the 60-yard dash in somewhere between 6.3 and 6.4 seconds. He continued to impress over the next few years in showcases and simulated games while facing pitchers more advanced than are usually seen in that setting. The Yankees signed Dominguez in 2019 for $5.1 million, which tied Dominican shortstop Robert Puason, signed by the Athletics, for tops in the class and ranks as the largest international bonus the Yankees have ever handed an amateur.
SCOUTING REPORT: Yankees international scouting director Donny Rowland said Dominguez has “possibly the best combination of tools, athleticism and performance that (he's) run across.” His body is built similarly to Yoan Moncada. Dominguez is shorter than Moncada, but both players have a combination of tightly packed muscle that produces strength and quick-burst athleticism. Dominguez is an advanced hitter from both sides of the plate with plate discipline, a low chase rate for someone his age and a swing path that allows his barrel to stay in the zone for a very long time. His sense of timing against all types of pitches mitigates the pre-pitch movement in his swing, and strong hands, wrists and forearms give him the potential for plenty of power from both sides of the plate. He has already shown exit velocities up to 108 mph from both sides of the plate in batting practice and has shown little problem turning around high-level velocity. The Yankees scouted Dominguez as a shortstop and catcher but decided that center field was the best fit. He has double-plus speed, which he combines with smooth, advanced route-running to help him track down balls in the far reaches of the outfield. His arm strength is plus or a tick better and is magnified by incredible accuracy. Internally, the Yankees describe Dominguez as a player who might be constructed by taking the best tools from other players throughout their system and molding them into a single player. His power, speed and athleticism rank among the best in the organization, which gives him the highest ceiling in the system.
THE FUTURE: Dominguez has yet to play his first official game and has a long way to go. But he has the blend of tools and baseball IQ to move as quickly as any of the current line of young stars from Latin America.
Minor League Top Prospects
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The No. 1 international prospect signed in 2019, Dominguez held his own in his long-awaited pro debut, spent mostly at Low-A. He even earned a spot in the Futures Game. Those impressed with Dominguez cited the fluidity to his movements and the impact he made when he made contact. He posted an average and maximum exit velocities of 85.8 and 111.7 mph. He also showed a strong work ethic, as well as an even keel during the ups and downs of the season. Evaluators showed concern about how thick and stocky his body has become, leading to questions whether he can stick in center field. He still shows enough speed to play there but needs to continue to add polish to his jumps and routes. His above-average arm would fit in right field. More than anything, the 2021 season finally provided Dominguez the reps he needed to begin kicking off the rust he’d accumulated during the gap between signing and making his debut.
Top 100 Rankings
Best Tools List
- Rated Best Outfield Arm in the New York Yankees in 2020
- Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the New York Yankees in 2020
- Rated Best Athlete in the New York Yankees in 2020
Scouting Reports
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BA Grade/Risk: 55/High
Track Record: After signing for $5.1 million in 2019, Dominguez's official pro debut was delayed a year by the pandemic. He had spurts of success as one of the youngest players in the Low-A Florida State League in 2021. He returned to the level in 2022 but finished the year in Double-A, where he helped Somerset win the Eastern League crown. Dominguez has made each of the last two Futures Games and hit a long home run at Dodger Stadium in 2022.
Scouting Report: Dominguez's season got better as the year went on, in terms of both public and private evaluation methods. From June 1 forward, he hit .273/.389/.464. That period also included 11 of his 16 home runs, which speaks to the Yankees' efforts to get him to hit the ball in the air more often. He also worked hard to improve his swing decisions. Even during Dominguez's early struggles with Low-A Tampa to open the season, scouts believed he was recognizing pitches well but still swinging at ones he couldn't impact. As that aspect of his game improved, Dominguez's season got better. Now, he's got the potential to be at least an above-average hitter with plus power. He has a chance to stick in center field and be average at the position. A lot will depend on how his body develops as he matures. Dominguez is strong and compact rather than the lithe athletes who typically hold down center. Still, scouts see a player whose above-average speed, as well as excellent reads and jumps, could allow him to stay in center field even if he's unlikely to be a standout. His arm strength is above-average and would play in right field if necessary.
The Future: After a cameo at Double-A and a stint in the Arizona Fall League, Dominguez will spend all of 2023 as a 20-year-old at the upper levels.
Hitting: 55 Power: 60 Speed: 55 Fielding: 50 Arm: 55 -
BA Grade/Risk: 55/High
Track Record: After signing for $5.1 million in 2019, Dominguez's official pro debut was delayed a year by the pandemic. He had spurts of success as one of the youngest players in the Low-A Florida State League in 2021. He returned to the level in 2022 but finished the year in Double-A, where he helped Somerset win the Eastern League crown. Dominguez has made each of the last two Futures Games and hit a long home run at Dodger Stadium in 2022.
Scouting Report: Dominguez's season got better as the year went on, in terms of both public and private evaluation methods. From June 1 forward, he hit .273/.389/.464. That period also included 11 of his 16 home runs, which speaks to the Yankees' efforts to get him to hit the ball in the air more often. He also worked hard to improve his swing decisions. Even during Dominguez's early struggles with Low-A Tampa to open the season, scouts believed he was recognizing pitches well but still swinging at ones he couldn't impact. As that aspect of his game improved, Dominguez's season got better. Now, he's got the potential to be at least an above-average hitter with plus power. He has a chance to stick in center field and be average at the position. A lot will depend on how his body develops as he matures. Dominguez is strong and compact rather than the lithe athletes who typically hold down center. Still, scouts see a player whose above-average speed, as well as excellent reads and jumps, could allow him to stay in center field even if he's unlikely to be a standout. His arm strength is above-average and would play in right field if necessary.
The Future: After a cameo at Double-A and a stint in the Arizona Fall League, Dominguez will spend all of 2023 as a 20-year-old at the upper levels.
Hitting: 55 Power: 60 Speed: 55 Fielding: 50 Arm: 55 -
BA Grade: 50/High
Track Record: Some scouts labeled Dominguez as one of the best international prospects they had seen when he signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2019. The lost season in 2020 pushed his debut back further but only increased the anticipation. He started the year in the Florida Complex League before moving to Low-A Tampa, where he held his own as one of a handful of 18-year-olds in full-season ball. Despite his inexperience, Dominguez participated in the 2021 Futures Game.
Scouting Report: One of the first things evaluators note about Dominguez is the way his body has changed. He has thickened up considerably into a much stockier player, which leads to questions about whether he can stick in center field. He's already slowed down and now earns grades closer to average than the double-plus times scouts once saw. If Dominguez moves to a corner, his average arm, which has also backed up, would play in right field. At the plate, Dominguez went through the expected growing pains of dealing with pitchers who were more experienced and knew how to attack him with spin. The quality of his at-bats and swing decisions got better as the season went on, culminating in a .777 OPS in September. Outside evaluators noted plenty of excellent impact on contact, and he produced average and maximum exit velocities of 86 and 111 mph during his time in Low-A.
The Future: Though he did not show the star-level performance that would be expected of a player with his hype, Dominguez certainly held his own, especially considering the long layoff after signing. There's quite a bit of polish still to apply, but Dominguez still could reach a ceiling of MLB regular.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 60. Speed: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 50. -
Track Record: Some scouts labeled Dominguez as one of the best international prospects they had seen when he signed out of the Dominican Republic for $5.1 million in 2019. The lost season in 2020 pushed his debut back further but only increased the anticipation. He started the year in the Florida Complex League before moving to Low-A Tampa, where he held his own as one of a handful of 18-year-olds in full-season ball. Despite his inexperience, Dominguez participated in the 2021 Futures Game.
Scouting Report: Dominguez has thickened up considerably into a much stockier player, which leads to questions about whether he can stick in center field. He’s already slowed down and now earns grades closer to average than the plus-plus times scouts once saw. If Dominguez moves to a corner, his average arm, which has also backed up, will play in right field. At the plate, Dominguez went through the expected growing pains of dealing with pitchers who were more experienced and knew how to attack him with spin. The quality of his at-bats and swing decisions got better as the season went on, culminating in a .777 OPS in September. Outside evaluators noted plenty of excellent impact on contact, and he produced average and maximum exit velocities of 86 and 111 mph during his time in Low-A.
The Future: Though he did not show the star-level performance that would be expected of a player with his hype, Dominguez certainly held his own, especially considering the long layoff after signing. There’s quite a bit of polish still to apply, but Dominguez could reach a ceiling of an impact MLB regular.
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The No. 1 international prospect signed in 2019, Dominguez held his own in his long-awaited pro debut, spent mostly at Low-A. He even earned a spot in the Futures Game. Those impressed with Dominguez cited the fluidity to his movements and the impact he made when he made contact. He posted an average and maximum exit velocities of 85.8 and 111.7 mph. He also showed a strong work ethic, as well as an even keel during the ups and downs of the season. Evaluators showed concern about how thick and stocky his body has become, leading to questions whether he can stick in center field. He still shows enough speed to play there but needs to continue to add polish to his jumps and routes. His above-average arm would fit in right field. More than anything, the 2021 season finally provided Dominguez the reps he needed to begin kicking off the rust he’d accumulated during the gap between signing and making his debut. -
Hitting: 60. Power: 70. Run: 70. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60.
Track Record: Dominguez was one of the Yankees' most celebrated international signings ever and garnered a $5.1 million bonus that tied him with the Athletics' Robert Puason for the highest in the 2019 international class. It was also the highest bonus the Yankees have ever paid to an amateur. Dominguez showed early hints of his potential as a 13-year-old when he homered on the first pitch of a tryout and ran a 6.4-second 60-yard dash. His expected U.S. debut in 2020 was as anticipated as any Yankees prospect's over the last decade, but it was delayed a year by the coronavirus pandemic.
Scouting Report: Dominguez is as tooled up as any prospect in baseball. All five of his tools show plus potential, with his power and speed garnering double-plus grades that have the Yankees dreaming of a potential 30-30 player. Yankees international scouting director Donny Rowland said Dominguez has “possibly the best combination of tools and performance that I've run across.” Dominguez is extremely physical despite not being completely filled out, and the Yankees note that he tackles two-a-day workouts like a high school football player. Dominguez's bat speed is already as explosive as any player in the organization, with one evaluator comparing it to Clint Frazier, whose bat speed was labeled “legendary” by Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. Beyond his pure bat speed, the switch-hitting Dominguez's bat paths from both sides allow the barrel to get to the strike zone quickly and stay there for a long time. He has already produced exit velocities up to 108 mph from both sides of the plate. Dominguez's offensive potential is tremendous, but he still needs more experience against pitches other than fastballs. He spent part of the shutdown hitting off pitching machines that throw breaking balls in order to help him get used to making better swing decisions. Defensively, Dominguez has experience at shortstop, but the Yankees preferred him in center field because of his 70-grade speed and an advanced feel for route-running in the outfield. His arm ranks as plus not only for its strength but also for the accuracy of his throws.
The Future: After a lost season due to the coronavirus, Dominguez will get a second crack at officially starting his first pro season in 2021. Once he debuts, he should move through the system quickly and could become one of baseball's next great Latin American stars. -
Hitting: 60. Power: 70. Run: 70. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60.
Track Record: Dominguez was one of the Yankees’ most celebrated international signings ever and garnered a $5.1 million bonus that tied him with the Athletics’ Robert Puason for the highest in the 2019 international class. It was also the highest bonus the Yankees have ever paid to an amateur. Dominguez showed early hints of his potential as a 13-year-old when he homered on the first pitch of a tryout and ran a 6.4-second 60-yard dash. His expected U.S. debut in 2020 was as anticipated as any Yankees prospect’s over the last decade, but it was delayed a year by the coronavirus pandemic.
Scouting Report: Dominguez is as tooled up as any prospect in baseball. All five of his tools show plus potential, with his power and speed garnering double-plus grades that have the Yankees dreaming of a potential 30-30 player. Yankees international scouting director Donny Rowland said Dominguez has “possibly the best combination of tools and performance that I’ve run across.” Dominguez is extremely physical despite not being completely filled out, and the Yankees note that he tackles two-a-day workouts like a high school football player. Dominguez’s bat speed is already as explosive as any player in the organization, with one evaluator comparing it to Clint Frazier, whose bat speed was labeled “legendary” by Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. Beyond his pure bat speed, the switch-hitting Dominguez’s bat paths from both sides allow the barrel to get to the strike zone quickly and stay there for a long time. He has already produced exit velocities up to 108 mph from both sides of the plate. Dominguez’s offensive potential is tremendous, but he still needs more experience against pitches other than fastballs. He spent part of the shutdown hitting off pitching machines that throw breaking balls in order to help him get used to making better swing decisions. Defensively, Dominguez has experience at shortstop, but the Yankees preferred him in center field because of his 70-grade speed and an advanced feel for route-running in the outfield. His arm ranks as plus not only for its strength but also for the accuracy of his throws.
The Future: After a lost season due to the coronavirus, Dominguez will get a second crack at officially starting his first pro season in 2021. Once he debuts, he should move through the system quickly and could become one of baseball’s next great Latin American stars. -
Hitting: 60. Power: 70. Run: 70. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60.
Track Record: Dominguez was one of the Yankees’ most celebrated international signings ever and garnered a $5.1 million bonus that tied him with the Athletics’ Robert Puason for the highest in the 2019 international class. It was also the highest bonus the Yankees have ever paid to an amateur. Dominguez showed early hints of his potential as a 13-year-old when he homered on the first pitch of a tryout and ran a 6.4-second 60-yard dash. His expected U.S. debut in 2020 was as anticipated as any Yankees prospect’s over the last decade, but it was delayed a year by the coronavirus pandemic.
Scouting Report: Dominguez is as tooled up as any prospect in baseball. All five of his tools show plus potential, with his power and speed garnering double-plus grades that have the Yankees dreaming of a potential 30-30 player. Yankees international scouting director Donny Rowland said Dominguez has “possibly the best combination of tools and performance that I’ve run across.” Dominguez is extremely physical despite not being completely filled out, and the Yankees note that he tackles two-a-day workouts like a high school football player. Dominguez’s bat speed is already as explosive as any player in the organization, with one evaluator comparing it to Clint Frazier, whose bat speed was labeled “legendary” by Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. Beyond his pure bat speed, the switch-hitting Dominguez’s bat paths from both sides allow the barrel to get to the strike zone quickly and stay there for a long time. He has already produced exit velocities up to 108 mph from both sides of the plate. Dominguez’s offensive potential is tremendous, but he still needs more experience against pitches other than fastballs. He spent part of the shutdown hitting off pitching machines that throw breaking balls in order to help him get used to making better swing decisions. Defensively, Dominguez has experience at shortstop, but the Yankees preferred him in center field because of his 70-grade speed and an advanced feel for route-running in the outfield. His arm ranks as plus not only for its strength but also for the accuracy of his throws.
The Future: After a lost season due to the coronavirus, Dominguez will get a second crack at officially starting his first pro season in 2021. Once he debuts, he should move through the system quickly and could become one of baseball’s next great Latin American stars. -
TRACK RECORD: Dominguez had been on major league teams’ radar screens since he was 13. He was training with Ivan Noboa in the Dominican Republic, as part of a group that also featured future Brewers prospect Larry Ernesto. He homered to center field on the first pitch he saw that day, and ran the 60-yard dash in somewhere between 6.3 and 6.4 seconds. He continued to impress over the next few years in showcases and simulated games while facing pitchers more advanced than are usually seen in that setting. The Yankees signed Dominguez in 2019 for $5.1 million, which tied Dominican shortstop Robert Puason, signed by the Athletics, for tops in the class and ranks as the largest international bonus the Yankees have ever handed an amateur.
SCOUTING REPORT: Yankees international scouting director Donny Rowland said Dominguez has “possibly the best combination of tools, athleticism and performance that (he’s) run across.” His body is built similarly to Yoan Moncada. Dominguez is shorter than Moncada, but both players have a combination of tightly packed muscle that produces strength and quick-burst athleticism. Dominguez is an advanced hitter from both sides of the plate with plate discipline, a low chase rate for someone his age and a swing path that allows his barrel to stay in the zone for a very long time. His sense of timing against all types of pitches mitigates the pre-pitch movement in his swing, and strong hands, wrists and forearms give him the potential for plenty of power from both sides of the plate. He has already shown exit velocities up to 108 mph from both sides of the plate in batting practice and has shown little problem turning around high-level velocity. The Yankees scouted Dominguez as a shortstop and catcher but decided that center field was the best fit. He has double-plus speed, which he combines with smooth, advanced route-running to help him track down balls in the far reaches of the outfield. His arm strength is plus or a tick better and is magnified by incredible accuracy. Internally, the Yankees describe Dominguez as a player who might be constructed by taking the best tools from other players throughout their system and molding them into a single player. His power, speed and athleticism rank among the best in the organization, which gives him the highest ceiling in the system.
THE FUTURE: Dominguez has yet to play his first official game and has a long way to go. But he has the blend of tools and baseball IQ to move as quickly as any of the current line of young stars from Latin America. SCOUTING GRADES Hit: 60. Power: 70. Run: 70. Field: 60. Arm: 60. BA GRADE 65 Risk: Extreme -
TRACK RECORD: Dominguez had been on major league teams' radar screens since he was 13. He was training with Ivan Noboa in the Dominican Republic, as part of a group that also featured future Brewers prospect Larry Ernesto. He homered to center field on the first pitch he saw that day, and ran the 60-yard dash in somewhere between 6.3 and 6.4 seconds. He continued to impress over the next few years in showcases and simulated games while facing pitchers more advanced than are usually seen in that setting. The Yankees signed Dominguez in 2019 for $5.1 million, which tied Dominican shortstop Robert Puason, signed by the Athletics, for tops in the class and ranks as the largest international bonus the Yankees have ever handed an amateur.
SCOUTING REPORT: Yankees international scouting director Donny Rowland said Dominguez has “possibly the best combination of tools, athleticism and performance that (he's) run across.” His body is built similarly to Yoan Moncada. Dominguez is shorter than Moncada, but both players have a combination of tightly packed muscle that produces strength and quick-burst athleticism. Dominguez is an advanced hitter from both sides of the plate with plate discipline, a low chase rate for someone his age and a swing path that allows his barrel to stay in the zone for a very long time. His sense of timing against all types of pitches mitigates the pre-pitch movement in his swing, and strong hands, wrists and forearms give him the potential for plenty of power from both sides of the plate. He has already shown exit velocities up to 108 mph from both sides of the plate in batting practice and has shown little problem turning around high-level velocity. The Yankees scouted Dominguez as a shortstop and catcher but decided that center field was the best fit. He has double-plus speed, which he combines with smooth, advanced route-running to help him track down balls in the far reaches of the outfield. His arm strength is plus or a tick better and is magnified by incredible accuracy. Internally, the Yankees describe Dominguez as a player who might be constructed by taking the best tools from other players throughout their system and molding them into a single player. His power, speed and athleticism rank among the best in the organization, which gives him the highest ceiling in the system.
THE FUTURE: Dominguez has yet to play his first official game and has a long way to go. But he has the blend of tools and baseball IQ to move as quickly as any of the current line of young stars from Latin America.
Career Transactions
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New York Yankees invited non-roster CF Jasson Domínguez to spring training.
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CF Jasson Domínguez roster status changed by New York Yankees.
