Yankees prospect Jasson Dominguez draws comparisons to NBA star Zion Williamson

In July 2019, Yankees signed . 1 MLB prospect Jasson Dominguez in international free nt class. Dominguez's skill and athleticism have been compared to likes of MLB greats Bo Jackson and Mike Trout, earning him record-setting $5.1 million contract. Dominguez turned 17 a few months ago and is yet to play an innings for any of  New York side’s mir league affiliates. 

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Yankees' . 1 MLB prospect Jasson Dominguez compared to NBA star rookie Zion Williamson

While 17-year-old was t invited by Yankees for spring training 2.0, his workouts have been compared to NBA rookie Zion Williamson's. While Dominguez (5-foot-10), is considerably shorter than Williamson (6-foot-7), he recently shared a video of himself working out on his own. His athleticism and strength drew comparisons to Zion Williamson, who was 19 when he was drafted by New Orleans Pelicans. In 2020 scouting report, FanGraphs gred Dominguez at a 70 on a 20-80 scale. Though Dominquez lacks professional experience, fans believe he could be MLB's Zion Williamson in coming years. 

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Jasson career in MLB

Nicknamed ' Martian', Jasson Dominguez's MLB debut was delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic. However,  Dominican Republic native is expected to play next year. As per ESPN's Jeff Passan, international scouts consider Dominquez best raw talent y have seen in deces. A veteran international scouting director referred to Dominquez as best July 2 player he has ever seen, who reportedly reached urd of 110 mph exit velocities while hitting both sides of plate. Scouts furr ded that 17-year-old prodigy clocked approximately 6.3 seconds in 60-yard dash. His speed was faster than Mo Hampton, who was arguably best player in 2019 MLB draft class. 

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Apart from his athletic ability, fans also h to wait for almost a year to see Williamson play in NBA. Due to an injury, Williamson was sidelined before 2019-20 season began and resumed play in January. Recently, fans compared Zion Williamson's transformation photos before NBA restart to DC Comics' villain Bane. He was a star while playing for Duke University, and was considered most-anticipated NBA prospect since LeBron James in 2003. 

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