Aaron Judge

2022 - 8 - 18

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Yankees' top pick on Aaron Judge comparisons: Bring it on (nj.com)

New York Yankees first-round pick Spencer Jones says he's heard the Aaron Judge comparisons for years, and they don't bother him.

Getting to know a lot of the staff and all the things behind the scenes. I like to get out there and put it all out on the field when I’m there, and then development-wise, those are conversations that have yet to be had.” “Ever since I’ve gotten here, i’ve been able to meet a lot of really cool people within the organization, especially at Himes, the minor-league complex. “But it’s one of those things where you don’t spend too much time thinking about it, more about staying in my zone and driving the pitches I know that I can drive. If it so happens that a low strike is called, and it ends an at-bat or it puts me in a hole, it is what it is. That comes in all areas of the game, whether it be base running or getting better jumps in the outfield and throwing. I’m excited to get to know him and learn from him as much as I possibly can.” “I’m really excited to eventually meet him at some point,” Jones said. “Low strikes are definitely a thing that happens to people my size,” Jones said. Like Judge, Jones is 6-foot-7, athletic with good speed and a strong arm. The primary difference is that Jones hits left-handed. 25 overall and gave him a $2.8-million signing bonus.

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Yankees top draft pick Spencer Jones embraces Aaron Judge ... (New York Post)

Yankees first-round pick Spencer Jones has been followed by Aaron Judge comparisons that only grew louder when he was drafted by the same organization as ...

In the meantime, Jones is off to a strong start in professional baseball as the Yankees have signed all 20 of their picks from July’s draft. I’m excited to get to know him and learn from him as much as I possibly can.” “It’s been cool. I’m excited to get to work and show people what I can do.” I’ve heard great things about his personality and him as a teammate and great leader. I just feel like it’s cool that people like to make comparisons like that.

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No. 7 prospect embracing Judge comps (MLB.com)

NEW YORK -- Spencer Jones was in high school when he first heard the comparisons. With an eye toward the future, an advisor told him “you can be the ...

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