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Yankees Prospect Jones Models Swing After Ohtani
22 Feb
Summary
- Yankees prospect Spencer Jones is emulating Shohei Ohtani's stance.
- Jones launched a massive home run during spring training on Feb. 21.
- Despite talent, Jones faces stiff outfield competition for playing time.
New York Yankees prospect Spencer Jones has begun spring training by drawing comparisons to Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. Jones has reportedly modeled his batting stance and swing after Ohtani, including a similar toe tap. This was notably observed when Jones launched a massive home run during a Feb. 21 game.
Jones acknowledged watching Ohtani and attempting to emulate aspects of his powerful hitting approach. The outfielder hit 35 home runs across Double-A and Triple-A in 2025, demonstrating significant raw power. However, a high strikeout rate, 35.4% last season, remains a concern for his long-term outlook.
Despite his potential, Jones faces considerable competition for outfield playing time with the Yankees in 2026. He is likely to begin the season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, needing continued development and opportunities to arise before a potential call-up to the Bronx.
