New York Yankees teenager Jasson Domínguez is without doubt one of the most enjoyable prospects ever to return by the staff’s system. Since he signed with the Bombers as a 16-year-old in 2019, the Martian has been identified for his power-hitting potential from either side of the plate. Nonetheless, his outfield protection have to be addressed.
When Domínguez got here up late within the season final 12 months, he was shaky at finest as a defender. Followers hoped he might repair that a part of his sport within the offseason, however he hasn’t.
The highest of the fifth inning on Sunday was practically a catastrophe, because of Domínguez’s protection. He nearly dropped a routine fly ball for the second out of the inning. The ball bounced round his mitt as he one-handed it, catching it too low and off to 1 aspect, not locking it into the glove or utilizing his throwing hand to safe it.
Then, he let what gave the impression to be a catchable line drive bounce in entrance of him, knocking starter Marcus Stroman — clearly and justifiably annoyed concerning the play — out of the sport. The 22-year-old practically let the ball get previous him, however a fortuitous hop stored it earlier than him and held the runner on first base.
