Yankees' Jasson Dominguez: Goes deep for second spring homer
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Dominguez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional run and a walk in Thursday's Grapefruit League win over the Tigers.
Dominguez put the Yankees on the board in the fourth inning, smashing a 381-foot homer to right field off Jackson Jobe. The long ball was the second of the spring for Dominguez, who is batting .229 with five RBI, seven runs, two stolen bases and 10 strikeouts over 35 at-bats. Dominguez has had some defensive troubles in left field during the exhibition slate, but the expectation remains that he'll be the Yankees' everyday left fielder upon the kickoff of the campaign.
Yankees' Jasson Dominguez: Slugs first spring homer
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Dominguez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run Tuesday in a Grapefruit League win over Philadelphia.
Dominguez went deep for the first time this spring with a solo shot to center field in the sixth inning. The 22-year-old has had some defensive struggles in left field this spring, but the Yankees appear committed to giving him an opportunity to be an everyday member of the lineup, possibly as the team's leadoff hitter. Dominguez has posted a .200/.238/.350 slash line with four runs, three RBI and a 1:6 BB:K through seven exhibition contests.
Dominguez could bat leadoff in 2025, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Per Hoch, manager Aaron Boone said he believes Dominguez's skill set fits well atop the lineup, pointing to his blend of on-base ability, power and solid base-running skills. Nothing has been decided yet, but it shouldn't be assumed Anthony Volpe will bat leadoff after a second consecutive season with an OBP below .300 in 2024. Hoch also notes the Yankees would prefer to have Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm in a position to drive in runs, but he adds they could be options to lead off if neither Dominguez nor Volpe earns the honor.
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