The New York Yankees landed pitcher Gerrit Cole with a major signing in 2019, setting a record deal, but this was just the beginning for the Bronx Bombers.
Jasson Dominguez might not ring a bell yet, but he’s on the verge of making a big impact. The Yankees have high hopes for the 17-year-old outfielder, whom they signed for a team-record $5.1 million in July 2019, making him the top prospect of the 2019 international free agent class.
Known as “The Martian” from the Dominican Republic, scouts see his natural talent as reminiscent of Mike Trout and compare his athleticism to Bo Jackson.
Take a look at him in action:
Dominguez is also a switch-hitter who can hit powerful shots from both sides of the plate, surely keeping pitchers up at night.
