The New York Nexts?

Over the weekend, Binghamton hosted the latest edition of the Junior Subway Series as the AA Mets played their Eastern League rivals from Somerset.  That meant another chance to see Jasson Dominguez.  And Saturday night, the Yankees top prospect delivered.  Above, he's watching the ball he just crushed fly toward and past the left field fence.  Rumble Ponies left fielder Jaylen Palmer got an even closer look.

It's no secret that "The Martian" has struck out too much (98 in 358 plate appearances); but he also walks a lot (64 times so far).  He just doesn't see a lot of strikes -- opposing teams treat him almost as if he's Barry Bonds.  But when he makes contact, it's sweet.  You hear that special sound when bat meets ball.  Oh, besides the homer, Dominguez also singled (hard), walked and, batting righthanded late in the game, smacked another laser to the opposite field that stayed in the park.

And apparently I'm not the only person focusing my camera on Dominguez' stroke.  (Take note of the fan in the front row holding up his phone.)

Below: catcher Austin Wells has also drawn media attention lately -- mostly for his recent visit to ex-teammate Anthony Volpe's home where, over Chicken Parm subs, they reviewed some 2022 video to try and fix some flaws in the Yankee shortstop's swing.  While the Yankees chose Sean Casey to be their next hitting coach, I thought you'd enjoy seeing Wells waiting for a pitch.

Dominguez and Wells have long been tabbed as top prospects, but here's a name you've likely not heard: Edgar Barclay (below). A 24-year old lefthander and 2019 15th round draft pick, the Hilo, Hawaii product has put together two solid seasons as a reliever.  Just 5'10 and chunky, he looks a bit like former prospect Manny Banuelos, who pitched briefly for the Yanks a year ago.  Circle his name -- he might be the next bullpen specialist graduating to the Bronx (or be included in a deadline deal for immediate help).