• Full name Austin D. Jones
  • Born 08/20/1992 in Seattle, WA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School Edmonds-Woodway
  • Drafted in the 7th round (239th overall) by the New York Yankees in 2011 (signed for $350,000).
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    Jones was the pop-up prep bat in the Northwest. Scouts like his strength and lefthanded swing, but the big question is where he winds up defensively. He spent some time at catcher in high school, but he profiles better at first base, as he's not athletic enough to remain behind the plate as a pro. Jones has a short, swing with strong wrists. He has a little bit of an uppercut bat path, but shows good bat speed, though most of his power is presently to the pull side. If Jones doesn't sign, he's committed to Arizona.

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