Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Nolan Jones is a 24-year-old outfield prospect ranked as the Yankees' No. 5 prospect by ESPN. He was promoted to MLB following Jasson Dominguez's AC joint shoulder sprain. In Triple-A with Scranton, Jones has been one of the most dominant power hitters in the league over 33 games, hitting .258/.366/.592 with 11 home runs and 41 RBIs. He ranks in the 99th percentile in average exit velocity, max exit velocity, and barrel percentage, demonstrating elite raw power. His primary weakness is a high strikeout rate at 32.4%, which is expected to increase at the MLB level. Jones is making his MLB debut with the Yankees.
Strengths
- + Elite raw power - 99th percentile in exit velocity and barrel percentage
- + Exceptional RBI production - 41 RBIs in 33 Triple-A games (1+ per game)
- + Strong on-base skills - .366 OBP with 12.7% walk rate
- + Impressive slugging percentage - .592 SLG in Triple-A
- + High ceiling prospect ranked No. 5 by ESPN
- + Timely promotion opportunity with clear path to playing time
Weaknesses
- - High strikeout rate at 32.4% in Triple-A, expected to increase in MLB
- - Modest batting average of .258 despite power production
- - Limited MLB experience - making debut
- - Strikeout concerns will likely persist and worsen at higher level
About
Nolan Jones is a right fielder for the Cleveland Guardians.
Player Overview
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