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Spencer Jones Changes Yankees Winter Plans
Spencer Jones' power potential reshapes Yankees' winter strategy.
In brief
Spencer Jones' power potential reshapes Yankees' winter strategy. Spencer Jones' raw power and hitting stats make him the Yankees' center fielder of choice this winter, reducing need for open market signings. Originally reported by New York Yankees On SI.
Spencer Jones and Aaron Judge
Spencer Jones and Aaron Judge had very different seasons as 25-year-olds for the New York Yankees.
Jones' Current Stats
This season, Jones is hitting .259/.331/.452 with 10 home runs, 37 RBI, and nine stolen bases.
Jones' Production Sample
Jones has done it over 250 plate appearances, a large sample size.
Jones' Power Potential
Jones has an average exit velocity of 94.1 MPH, a 15.7% barrel rate, a 54.7% hard-hit rate, and a lightning-quick 77.2 MPH average bat speed.
Jones vs. Grisham
Jones has 89th-percentile sprint speed and 80th-percentile arm strength, while Grisham has 34th-percentile sprint speed and 65th-percentile arm strength.
Grisham's Decline
Grisham has a -6 Outs Above Average this season, a notable decline from 2025 (-2).
Yankees' Winter Strategy
The Yankees no longer need to retain Trent Grisham or find a center fielder on the open market.
Jones' Future Potential
Jones could become a future star with power that changes ballgames, though he's still developing defensively.
The key point
Spencer Jones' raw power and hitting stats make him the Yankees' center fielder of choice this winter, reducing need for open market signings.
