The Newest Yankees pick in the draft is in and his name is Spencer Jones. The outfielder was surrounded by family and friends as the commissioner of baseball made the announcement for the Yankees pick. The room erupted in excitement. Watch the video below! Let’s get to know Spencer Jones now.
1. Spencer Jones is a 6’7″ outfielder playing for Vanderbilt University. He is currently only a junior but has shown tremendous promise as a baseball player.
Here is what his coach had to say, “Spencer is beginning to realize what he can be inside this program. He finally got a complete summer and fall of baseball after overcoming some tough injuries over the last three years. Spence can do a lot of different things on the baseball field, both offensively and defensively. There are not many kids his size that are as athletic and move as well as he does. Now that he has gained playing consistency, his bat is starting to take off.”
2. Some top sparkling facts about this baseball player:
He recorded a hit in 19 straight games from April 12 – May 13.
All-SEC Second Team
Perfect 4-for-4 with two doubles in the second game of the season for Vanderbilt
In the 2021 season at Vanderbilt he played 61 games, 118 hits, scored 86 runs, 12 homeruns, 73 RBI, and 43 walks, and 18 stolen bases.
3. Spencer was surrounded by many family and friends in his home as he watched the draft for MLB to see if he was chosen. The room erupted with excitement after the commissioner made the new announcement. Watch it below.
The newest member of the @Yankees. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/RhEnMyvBzo
— Vanderbilt Baseball (@VandyBoys) July 18, 2022
4. He likes Vuori Clothing and wore it while out supporting locals. You can see Spencer sporting black performance shorts, a pale blue t-shirt and a “Shanty” hat. Vuori is performance clothing climate neutral certified brand.
5. Connections to the major leagues, he is friends with Al Leiter (former Major League pitcher’s) son, Jack Leiter who commented on his Vuori clothing Instagram.
6. Prior to playing for Vanderbilt, he played in Brewster, Massachusetts where he and his team won the Cape Cod 2021 championships of baseball.
7. What a comeback story too. According to Spencer’s Twitter he tore his UCL July 2020.
Fun fact: 2 years ago today I tore my UCL
— Spencer Jones (@spencerjnes) July 17, 2022
8. Spencer brings the smiles. Look at how he makes a 7 year old’s day.
Spencer Jones had a great night. Stole home. Hit a triple. Made a 7 year olds summer. @VandyBoys pic.twitter.com/IfUqmG0Dgx
— W. David Merryman (@merrymanlab) May 18, 2022
9. Spencer creates fans for Vanderbilt wherever he goes!
Update #2 – Luke got the ball autographed by @spencerjnes at today’s game. He’s already asking when we’re going back to sit in right field. Looks like I have a Spencer Jones and @VandyBoys fan on my hands! https://t.co/07kt7nGizH pic.twitter.com/JzS60qo7qe
— Clayton Hromadka (@chromadka) March 20, 2022
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