Current:Home > MarketsTradeEdge-Yankees' Jasson Dominguez homers off Astros' Justin Verlander in first career at-bat -Wealth Empowerment Zone
TradeEdge-Yankees' Jasson Dominguez homers off Astros' Justin Verlander in first career at-bat
Surpassing View
Date:2025-04-09 08:14:42
"The TradeEdgeMartian'' has just sent one high, far and gone.
In his first major league plate appearance, heralded switch-hitting Yankees prospect Jasson Dominguez belted his first career home run — a two-run shot to left off future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander.
That shot by Dominguez, batting left-handed, gave the Yankees a 3-0 first inning lead against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.
Dubbed "The Martian" for his out-of-this-world baseball skills at a young age, Dominguez, 20, had a successful season at Class AA Somerset, which led to an August promotion to Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
In just nine games at Scranton, Dominguez batted .419, posted a 1.094 OPS and drove in 10 runs, earning him a quick call-up to the majors on Sept. 1, along with lefty-hitting catcher Austin Wells.
FOLLOW THE MONEY: MLB player salaries and payrolls for every major league team
Per MLB's Sarah Langs, Dominguez is the first Yankees player to hit a homer in his first at-bat since Aaron Judge and Tyler Austin did it on the same day in 2016.
veryGood! (6653)
Related
- Jorge Ramos reveals his final day with 'Noticiero Univision': 'It's been quite a ride'
- North Korea reportedly tells Japan it will make 3rd attempt to launch spy satellite this month
- Police say shooter attacked Ohio Walmart and injuries reported
- A man is charged with threatening a Palestinian rights group as tensions rise from Israel-Hamas war
- Audit: California risked millions in homelessness funds due to poor anti-fraud protections
- Rosalynn Carter’s tiny hometown mourns a global figure who made many contributions at home
- Boat crammed with Rohingya refugees, including women and children, sent back to sea in Indonesia
- A memoir about life 'in the margins,' 'Class' picks up where 'Maid' left off
- Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace
- Man linked to Arizona teen Alicia Navarro pleads not guilty to possessing child sexual abuse images
Ranking
- Why we love Bear Pond Books, a ski town bookstore with a French bulldog 'Staff Pup'
- 'Cougar' sighting in Tigard, Oregon was just a large house cat: Oregon Fish and Wildlife
- Becky G Reunites With Sebastian Lletget 7 Months After His Cheating Rumors
- Why Jason Kelce’s Wife Kylie Isn’t Sitting in Travis Kelce’s Suite for Chiefs vs. Eagles Game
- Selena Gomez engaged to Benny Blanco after 1 year together: 'Forever begins now'
- Chiefs vs. Eagles Monday Night Football live updates: Odds, predictions, how to watch
- Zach Wilson benched in favor of Tim Boyle, creating murky future with Jets
- Shakira Reveals Why She Decided to Finally Resolve Tax Fraud Case for $7.6 Million
Recommendation
US auto safety agency seeks information from Tesla on fatal Cybertruck crash and fire in Texas
Taylor Swift fan dies at Rio concert amid complaints about excessive heat
Michigan continues overhaul of gun laws with extended firearm ban for misdemeanor domestic violence
Old video games are new again on Atari 2600+ retro-gaming console
DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
Appeals court to consider Trump's bid to pause gag order in special counsel's election interference case
Finland’s prime minister hints at further border action as Russia protests closings of crossings
Key L.A. freeway hit by arson fire reopens weeks earlier than expected