Yankees prospect Spencer Jones smashes three home runs in first five innings against Rochester
The Yankees' prized prospect is known for his power, and it was on full display on Thursday against Rochester, as the slugging outfielder belted three home runs in the first five innings.
All three home runs came off of Rochester starter Bryce Conley and traveled more than 400 feet, with the third one carrying 433 feet to dead center.
Jones, the Yankees' No. 4 overall prospect according to MLB Pipeline, has torn the cover off the ball since his promotion to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre in late June.
The 24-year-old now has 13 home runs to go along with a .405 average and a 1.424 OPS in just 19 games.
A first-round pick of the Yankees in 2022, the left-handed hitting Jones has fans wondering what could be in the majors, especially with Yankee Stadium's short porch in right field, but he is also very likely to have his name included in any potential major deals ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.
Here's a look at Jones' third homer of the afternoon:
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