History of Jasson Domínguez in Timeline

Jasson Domínguez, a Dominican professional baseball outfielder known as "El Marciano" or "The Martian," plays for the New York Yankees in MLB. He signed with the Yankees in 2019 and made his major league debut in 2023. Domínguez is a highly touted prospect, generating considerable excitement due to his exceptional talent and potential impact on the Yankees lineup.

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February 7, 2003: Jasson Domínguez Born

On February 7, 2003, Jasson Domínguez González was born. He is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder.

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July 2, 2019: Signed with the Yankees

On July 2, 2019, Jasson Domínguez signed with the Yankees for a franchise record $5.1 million signing bonus, receiving the majority of the Yankees' $5.4 million total allotment for international signings for the year.

2019: Signed with the Yankees

In 2019, Jasson Domínguez signed with the New York Yankees.

2020: Season Cancellation

In 2020, Jasson Domínguez did not play due to the cancellation of the minor league baseball season resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, he trained at a baseball academy in Santiago.

2021: Professional Debut and All-Star Futures Game Selection

In 2021, Jasson Domínguez began the season in extended spring training, made his professional debut with the Florida Complex League Yankees in June, and was selected to represent the Yankees in the 2021 All-Star Futures Game. He was then promoted to the Tampa Tarpons.

2022: All-Star Futures Game Appearance and Promotions

In 2022, Jasson Domínguez began the season with Tampa, appeared in the 2022 All-Star Futures Game, and was then promoted to the Hudson Valley Renegades. At the end of Hudson Valley's season, the Yankees promoted Domínguez to the Somerset Patriots.

2022: Yankees' last walk-off homer

May 21, 2025 walk-off home run was the Yankees' first walk-off homer since 2022.

September 1, 2023: MLB Debut and Injury

On September 1, 2023, Jasson Domínguez was promoted to the major leagues by the Yankees and made his debut against the Houston Astros, hitting a home run in his first at bat. He became the youngest player in team history to homer in his debut. However, on September 10, he was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament.

2023: MLB Debut

In 2023, Jasson Domínguez made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2023: Spring Training, Promotions, and Award

In 2023, Jasson Domínguez was invited to spring training by the Yankees, assigned to Somerset to begin the season, and later promoted to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on August 22. He also won the Eastern League Top MLB Prospect Award after the season.

2024: Injury Recovery and Setbacks

In 2024, Jasson Domínguez began the season on the 60-day injured list to recover from elbow surgery. After a rehab assignment, he was activated and optioned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on June 12, but then suffered an oblique strain, sidelining him for up to eight weeks, as announced on June 20. He returned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on July 26.

May 9, 2025: Three Home Runs in a Game

On May 9, 2025, Jasson Dominguez became the youngest Yankee to hit three home runs in a game, playing against the Athletics in Sacramento. He hit two home runs left-handed and one right-handed, recording 7 RBIs.

May 21, 2025: First Major League Walk-Off Home Run

On May 21, 2025, Jasson Dominguez hit his first major league walk-off home run against the Texas Rangers. This was also the Yankees' first walk-off homer since 2022.