New York Yankees' Rookie Making Legendary Mark Through First Five Games

The New York Yankees won again on Wednesday night as rookie Jasson Dominguez was right in the thick of it yet again, continuing his re-writing of the baseball record books.

The New York Yankees won again on Wednesday night, beating the Detroit Tigers 4-3. With the win, the Yankees are back over .500 at 70-69.

They've won five straight games and eight of their last 10. They've also moved to within 6.5 games of the third and final wild card spot. With 23 games left to play, there's likely too much to overcome, but it certainly is a nice way to build momentum heading into 2024.

In the win on Wednesday, rookie Jasson Dominguez continued to re-write the baseball record books. He went 3-for-4 with a run scored and hit his third home run. 

Per ESPN Stats & Info:

At 20 years, 211 days, Jasson Domínguez is the 2nd-youngest player since 1900 to hit 3 HR in his first 5 career games. 

He trails only Manny Machado (20 years, 29 days old in 2012).

At 20 years, 211 days, Jasson Domínguez is the 2nd-youngest player since 1900 to hit 3 HR in his first 5 career games.

He trails only Manny Machado (20 years, 29 days old in 2012). pic.twitter.com/Mrf9iOsSCr

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 7, 2023

The Yankees hesitated on bringing up Dominguez but he certainly appears ready and looks like he'll join Anthony Volpe as a mainstay in the Yankees' lineup for years.

He is the No. 76 overall prospect in baseball. Here's a portion of his MLB.com prospect profile:

Here's a portion of his prospect profile from MLB.com:

Perhaps the most hyped international prospect ever, Domínguez drew comparisons to Bo Jackson, Mickey Mantle and Mike Trout before signing for $5.1 million out of the Dominican Republic. He earned the nickname "The Martian" because of his otherworldly tools, and while he may have a difficult time living up to unrealistic expectations, he's on course to becoming at least a solid regular. He batted .273/.375/.461 with 16 homers and 37 steals in 2022 while advancing from Single-A to Double-A at age 19.

A switch-hitter, Domínguez generates tremendous bat speed and exit velocities from both sides of the plate but has been more effective hitting left-handed in his first two pro seasons.

The Yankees and Tigers will play again on Thursday night. First pitch is 7:05 p.m. ET.

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