Spencer Jones

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New York Yankees · OF

Age 256' 7" · 240 lbsBats Left

#379 Current

FBaseball Overview

Making his MLB debut in 2026, this 25-year-old center fielder arrives as a prospect with legitimate minor league pedigree, having earned MiLB.com Organization All-Star honors and International League Player of the Month accolades in recent seasons. Early returns have been sobering, as he's hitting just .235 with minimal power production through his first extended exposure, suggesting he faces a significant adjustment curve at the major league level. The early-season struggles in batting average and power are concerning for fantasy managers seeking immediate contributions, though his youth and organizational investment suggest there remains upside if he can find his footing. Proceed with caution, as he'll need to demonstrate improved plate discipline and consistency before becoming a reliable source of runs, RBIs, and stolen bases in fantasy lineups.

News Updates

Spencer Jones posts second career three-hit game
New York Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a run scored in Thursday's 6-1 victory over Baltimore. Jones recorded his second career three-hit performance, demonstrating continued development at the plate for the young Yankees outfielder.
Aug 21, 2026
Spencer Jones promoted to third in lineup, delivers
Spencer Jones was moved into the third spot of the Yankees' lineup against Seattle on Wednesday night with both Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger sidelined, and he rewarded the team's faith by rapping two doubles in a three-RBI performance. The aggressive batting order decision paid immediate dividends for New York.
Aug 13, 2026
Spencer Jones homers and steals base in Yankees loss
New York Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Chicago White Sox. Jones is showing signs of breaking out as a fantasy contributor with power and speed. His recent performance suggests he could be a valuable addition to lineups.
Jul 30, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2026	New York Yankees	86	289	261	.245	11	40	36	10	105	.313	.429	.742
Career	Totals	86	289	261	.245	11	40	36	10	105	.313	.429	.742

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2022	2 teams▼	25	106	93	.344	4	12	21	12	20	.425	.538	.963
2023	2 teams▼	117	537	480	.267	16	66	71	43	155	.336	.444	.780
2024	Somerset Patriots	122	544	482	.259	17	78	73	25	200	.336	.452	.788
2025	2 teams▼	116	506	438	.274	35	80	102	29	179	.362	.571	.933
2026	Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders	54	233	194	.273	14	52	34	10	72	.385	.557	.942
Career	Totals	434	1926	1687	.271	86	288	301	119	626	.354	.497	.851

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
7	28	27	.185	1	3	4	1	11	.214	.333	.547

30 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
30	115	105	.276	4	19	18	2	42	.325	.448	.773

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg94.1 mph

Max EV114.8 mph

Launch Angle20.6°

Barrel %15.9%

K %36.3%

Hard Hit %54.8%

Sprint Speed28.9 ft/s

Bat Speed77.1 mph

Whiff %38.7%

Chase %35.3%

xBA0.238

xSLG0.455

xwOBA0.328

GB%26.8%

FB%39.5%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2026

New York Yankees

289

261

.245

105

.313

.429

.742

Career

Totals

289

261

.245

105

.313

.429

.742

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2022

2 teams▼

106

.344

.425

.538

.963

2023

2 teams▼

117

537

480

.267

155

.336

.444

.780

2024

Somerset Patriots

122

544

482

.259

200

.336

.452

.788

2025

2 teams▼

116

506

438

.274

102

179

.362

.571

.933

2026

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

233

194

.273

.385

.557

.942

Career

Totals

434

1926

1687

.271

288

301

119

626

.354

.497

.851

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

.185

.214

.333

.547

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

115

105

.276

.325

.448

.773